Competitions literally did change my life. Before I was extremely depressed and lonely, but after my first comp I was thrilled, happy, and more alive than ever.
Met one of my best friends at my first comp. Next year I convinced another one of my best friends to go as well. This year I'm getting another one of my friends to go. Comps are such a great time
Cubers are probably the nicest people I have ever met because it’s almost like they understand you and why you are there. And the best part is you can have your cubes all over the table, and nobody would steal it. That is trust😄
At my first comp I sat in the back and didn't talk to anyone and just went around asking people to solve like my 6x6 and 3x3(at the time I used beginners on 2x2!)etc. Now i'm a lot more social and I am SO glad I overcame my shyness to hangout with the cubing community!!!!! Excellent video Chris!
7:18, it reminded me of a time when I met Drew at Worlds, and I asked him if he can sign my shirt, when he was done singing it, I asked him if the cube he was holding was a Boron Treated GTS2M, and he said “Yes. Do you want to try it?” And I wasn’t expecting him to ask him that question, so I said “Sure!” I tried it and I told him I was very impressed with the cube. I believe it was the 3rd or 4th day. And I have to say, Drew made my day
Most people are like, oh cubers are so unsociable because they are just looking down at a cube, but we are one of the most sociable communities ever!!!
Always amazed at the cinematography, Chris. Cubers like you are such an inspiration and the main reason that I keep at this hobby. I love this community so much
This really inspired me, I loved this. After going to my first competition just last week, I think Im really going to start practicing and getting better.
Fortunately this year at school I met a guy who averages sub 20 on a 3x3 and a few other cubers who are really great to talk to. I never thought of being nervous for a comp, even though I've never been to one. Great video Sir!
I love this style of video. This one is by far my favorite of yours. I think everyone that has been to a comp can relate to this video and it's great motivation for those who haven't.
Well I guess it would suffice to say you’ve done it again, Chris! This video really made me smile and appreciate the community for all of its openness. I’m going to be watching this on repeat for a while now.
This video made me think of my first time! It wasn't that long ago, really, but I had no idea what to expect. Going in, I thought that the main purpose of the comp would be to just do well, and nobody really talked to anyone else. I was so nervous my first time. I have (mild) anxiety, and I was sweating so badly. I remember the first event was skewb, and I was fidgeting and tapping my foot constantly before my solve. Brandon Satterstrom was my judge first solve, and I didn't keep my hands on the timer long enough to start it. Thankfully, he was so nice, and because it was my first comp, he let me have another one. He judged another 2 of my skewb solves, and I ended up with a 15 second average. I started being more confident, and enjoying myself more. During my 3x3 round, Chris, you were one of my judges, and before my solve, I asked how to pronounce the name of your channel. I was so excited to meet you, and I couldn't believe that at my very first competition, I could meet someone "famous". For those first competing, just have fun. Don't be shy. There are people there who are just as cool as you are. If you're into math, there will be other people who like math. If you're into chess, or art, or yoyos, or My Little Pony, there will be someone else there who enjoy that same thing. I guarantee that if you put yourself out there, and try to meet new people, it won't be something you regret.
Ive really watched all of your cinematic, vlogs and educational videos now and I'm just always waiting for your new content. So inspirational! You've got a new sub :)
I must say my first thought of my first comp. Dallas 2005. Was that the reporter covering it was stunned that we were all friends not competing against each other but trying to help each other. I averaged around low 20s my first solve on stage i was so nervous i got a 1:28 when i walked off stage another cuber told me to settle down. I finished with a mid 20 ave
Cyotheking ur the best , ur videos are the best. Very inspirational and motivating. Having the first comp in my country ever, finally I can go to one very excited
Thanks for making this video! We don't have a lot of comps in the Netherlands and everytime there is one, I don't really wanna go because I'm pretty bad at everything. But this let me know everybody has expirienced something like this. So again, thanks.
This is honestly one of the best cubing videos i've ever seen. I'd really love to go to a competition but i live too far away from everything (6 hrs to nearest competition).
I've never been in a single competition but this just made me want to, but my country doesn't have that much comps, I'm on the WCA website like everyday waiting for some kind of competition just pop up so I can sign up and go and compete, to meet people, etc. Going to competition for the first time is something I've been dreaming of, I mean what's the point of just buying a bunch of different speed-cubes or puzzle just leave it at home without doing anything, no setting up, everyday starring on the computer, looking for method, tricks, tips, vlog,etc but they weren't meant for, so that's why going to competition is something that could show you, to let you know what Cubing of being cubers really means.
Thank you so much! I'm going to comp on March 31st (Charleston Spring) and this inspired me and I was a little nervous about the comp coming closer. This video definitely made me feel better!
I'm going to my first competition in a month and the only thing I know how to solve is 2x2 and I was really nervous that everyone would judge me but after seeing this video I realized that I was wrong. Thank you!
I'm going to my first comp in the 21st of April and this helped me calm down a bit and not worry about how fast i am. Thank you for posting this! wish me luck at my first comp.
I recently got into cubing about half a month ago, and I've never solved a cube before. I know some algorithms and the easy notations. Christmas is in like 27 days and I'm begging for a cube. I have a friend who cubes and I'm planning to go to a competition with him.
Here goes mine: I haven’t cubed in about a year and a half. I was still able to solve the first two layers, but the last layer escaped me. So about 7 months ago, I picked up the cube and learned the last layer. Then, I went to the WCA and made my own profile. Then I looked for competitions in my area. The closest one was Fargo Fall 2017, which was the first competition in North Dakota. I called my mom, showed her and she then got excited. Turns out she was working that day, so I asked my father to register me and take me. Suprisingly, he did. A week and a half later, November 11th, 2017, one day before the comp. Me and my dad set out to Fargo which was 4 hours driving. We arrived at our hotel late at night and go to sleep for the long day that would be my first competition. I wake up the next day at 6:30 AM. We go to eat breakfast, then we set out for the venue. Then we arrive. Then I went to a table and sat down. Once people started to flood in, I started introducing myself to the fellow cubers. The events I had going on that day were 3x3, 2x2, Pyraminx, and Skewb. My first event was 3x3, and I was very nervous. I wasn’t even sub-30 yet. (I’m sub-13 right now) I knew I wasn’t going to do well. My average ended up being 37.99, which could’ve been better for me. Then I did the other events I signed up for. Then I finally checked my placing in my events. I was tied for 37th or 38th, which was two places off from round 2. I didn’t make it to the second round for any of the events I did, actually. So after that, my father was tired and quite bored, so we left the comp at 3:27 PM (around there) I was sad that we were leaving early, as I wanted to see the other people I met compete. But I had a good time nonetheless. I also judged for megaminx, which got sooooo boring. lol
I recently went to my first comp and didn’t make the second round so I went home early and upset but two people talked to me, both of them I met in line at the area where they were selling cubes and I raced one of them he was about 10 seconds faster than me also later we were in the same 3x3 group and he let me try his Valk which felt pretty heavy and slow for me, the other one was way faster than me and taught me double flicks which I now use and he also told me I had better f2l and I let him try my Gans Air which I was gonna replace with another cube anyways. Both these people talking to me help me calm myself and get over nerves.
Amazing video! I wish I'd seen this before my first comp last fall; it definitely would have put me more at ease. I hope you're seriously pursuing a career as a documentary film maker, I will watch everything you make. :)
Notice how nobody can help but smile while remembering it. Competitions are the best
1:16!!!!!!!!!!!!!?!?!??!!!??
Preston how did you get here?
3:07!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7:06!!?!?!??!?!???!??!?!?!??!?!?
XTownCuber your Facebook post, I happend to see it.
This video really made me smile. Awesome job Chris!
JRCuber
U rejected me at nats 2017 6 times. What the heck
JRCuber nice comment
same
JRCuber I love your chance it 9s so cool bro
JRCuber can you tell us about your first comp
:D
LaZer0MonKey :)
LaZer0MonKey i am a big fan
I’m late
@@durfin955 innit
Wow. Just wow. This was amazing.
No one:
Me:im gonna comment for no reason
lukety9 i hate that joke format, its not funny at all
This commuity is underrated.
Let’s keep it that way. I don’t want the record to be harder to beat.
Cubing as a whole is underrated
Just wondering, do you need a speed solving mat for comps?
Serinded no you don’t
@@nabeel8633 ty
This is amazing. Great work Chris!
Competitions literally did change my life. Before I was extremely depressed and lonely, but after my first comp I was thrilled, happy, and more alive than ever.
I love how the only clip of me in this video is me on my phone snapping people. Story of my life
Thanks to this reply I finally made the connection that Natalie Smith from CF and Sassy Ginger from RUclips are the same person. 😂
Yep. Lol
👏👏👍
Leo Borromeo - Speedcuber hi
hello leo lol
My sub 10's are as rare as Rowe Hessler smiles
Mine is rarer than bill wang’s smiles.
I have never gotten a sub 10 solve
(It’s not going to happen for a LONG time)
Same for my sub 30s
@@thgnotorious lol same
Met one of my best friends at my first comp. Next year I convinced another one of my best friends to go as well. This year I'm getting another one of my friends to go. Comps are such a great time
Ping Pong Cup Shots I wish I could do that. But none of my friends are cubers :(
I’m getting my friend into cubing
So good
oh hi ! i like your video man, but post more, PLEASE!!!
Andrew come back! 😖😖😖😖
69 likes
Legend say if Chris gets the world record... He will give a thunderclap to every single of his subs
yuvraj singh legend says you’re not a cricketer
But I already have a thunderclap
He had a 2x2 wr
can't wait, then!
Beautiful video, amazing job Chris 😍
Aryan Chhabra time to register for a comp now 😂😂😂
are you coming to SNU?
Conundrum Cubing no I was just kidding but I will soon (probably next year)
yes its actually very nice
My second solve at my first competition was judged by Eva Kato!
Hey some people will judge sometimes but it really didn’t matter it’s your time and if you like your time that is the only thing that matters
TheReal Mucus uh the judge is the person next to you when you solve. He wasn't literally judged
Why do i see you everywhere
Lmao
nice! my 1st solve of 3x3 was judged by Sebastien Weyer
WE CUBERS ARE ALWAYS FRIENDLY!!
:)
And yet you call him a "friend"
Exept when they borrow your cubes during class😅.
U are from India aren't you?
Cubers are probably the nicest people I have ever met because it’s almost like they understand you and why you are there. And the best part is you can have your cubes all over the table, and nobody would steal it. That is trust😄
Wow. Amazing job, really captures the culture of cubing competitions and I am sure it will inspire cubers in the future to give it a go. Well done.
BEST VID yet, Chris
you really improved a lot, I gotta say
this one is honestly, excitingly good
you da best
Thank you! :)
Excellent video as always - thanks for letting me be a part of it. So fun reminiscing on old times and my first comp.
This video is damn Amazing Chris truly amazing
Thankyou for this, im going to my first comp tommorow
Its been 2 years lmfao already
@@AD-sw8ku how was it lmao
How was the comp
@@sharletta01 it was fun I got to the second round which I was happy for
@@sebbspirit5299 it was fun chief
Piece of art Chris !
At my first comp I sat in the back and didn't talk to anyone and just went around asking people to solve like my 6x6 and 3x3(at the time I used beginners on 2x2!)etc. Now i'm a lot more social and I am SO glad I overcame my shyness to hangout with the cubing community!!!!! Excellent video Chris!
7:18, it reminded me of a time when I met Drew at Worlds, and I asked him if he can sign my shirt, when he was done singing it, I asked him if the cube he was holding was a Boron Treated GTS2M, and he said “Yes. Do you want to try it?” And I wasn’t expecting him to ask him that question, so I said “Sure!” I tried it and I told him I was very impressed with the cube. I believe it was the 3rd or 4th day. And I have to say, Drew made my day
Wow that's one of the best cubing videos of all time....... @chris you are taking cubing to another level
Most people are like, oh cubers are so unsociable because they are just looking down at a cube, but we are one of the most sociable communities ever!!!
Very true
Very proud to be part of this family😊😊😊
I honestly don't know how your videos keep getting better and better Chris! You are the man when it comes to cubing videos - keep it up!
Everyone knows Damian is a pro
The 6 Sides True, true.
Oof
But he's Bias
@@cubeologist42 biased
Always amazed at the cinematography, Chris. Cubers like you are such an inspiration and the main reason that I keep at this hobby. I love this community so much
Who is here after will won 2x2 at nats 2019
Lol my first comp was Manchester open 2018. I was so excited and it was an amazing time. Love the vid!
Speedy Reviews so was mine!! 😱
This really inspired me, I loved this. After going to my first competition just last week, I think Im really going to start practicing and getting better.
Fortunately this year at school I met a guy who averages sub 20 on a 3x3 and a few other cubers who are really great to talk to. I never thought of being nervous for a comp, even though I've never been to one. Great video Sir!
I love this style of video. This one is by far my favorite of yours. I think everyone that has been to a comp can relate to this video and it's great motivation for those who haven't.
Well I guess it would suffice to say you’ve done it again, Chris! This video really made me smile and appreciate the community for all of its openness. I’m going to be watching this on repeat for a while now.
Lol I was going to sleep because tomorrow is my first competition and you uploaded this!
Promybro Cuber-Srbija good luck!
Promybro Cuber-Srbija Good luck!
Promybro Cuber-Srbija Good luck dude!
Thanks to all of you, I just woke up right now. It's time to gooooooo
Good fricking luck my dude
how does this not have more views. honestly, this video is so freaking amazing
I'm constantly amazed at the quality of your videos. Great job!
This video made me think of my first time! It wasn't that long ago, really, but I had no idea what to expect. Going in, I thought that the main purpose of the comp would be to just do well, and nobody really talked to anyone else. I was so nervous my first time. I have (mild) anxiety, and I was sweating so badly. I remember the first event was skewb, and I was fidgeting and tapping my foot constantly before my solve. Brandon Satterstrom was my judge first solve, and I didn't keep my hands on the timer long enough to start it. Thankfully, he was so nice, and because it was my first comp, he let me have another one. He judged another 2 of my skewb solves, and I ended up with a 15 second average. I started being more confident, and enjoying myself more. During my 3x3 round, Chris, you were one of my judges, and before my solve, I asked how to pronounce the name of your channel. I was so excited to meet you, and I couldn't believe that at my very first competition, I could meet someone "famous". For those first competing, just have fun. Don't be shy. There are people there who are just as cool as you are. If you're into math, there will be other people who like math. If you're into chess, or art, or yoyos, or My Little Pony, there will be someone else there who enjoy that same thing. I guarantee that if you put yourself out there, and try to meet new people, it won't be something you regret.
Thank you ♥️
You've convinced me to go to my first comp
Things that stop me from going to competitions:
- Covid 19
- My location
- My Skill level
- My self-esteem
:(
Min Han Chia :(
Ive really watched all of your cinematic, vlogs and educational videos now and I'm just always waiting for your new content. So inspirational! You've got a new sub :)
I loved this video. i think its impossible even for non cubers not to smile when watchong.
I must say my first thought of my first comp. Dallas 2005. Was that the reporter covering it was stunned that we were all friends not competing against each other but trying to help each other. I averaged around low 20s my first solve on stage i was so nervous i got a 1:28 when i walked off stage another cuber told me to settle down. I finished with a mid 20 ave
Cyotheking ur the best , ur videos are the best. Very inspirational and motivating.
Having the first comp in my country ever, finally I can go to one very excited
You just make me smile. Good job cyotheking!
I needed to see this. Thank you!
I didn’t know about competing for several years after learning 3x3. 10 years later I finally attended a competition. Great video!
This is the first ever video I watched completely. This helped me a lot. Nice vid.
One of the judges for one of my 3x3 solves at my first competition was Patrick Ponce.
6:57 i love those old style mats and timers
i just came from my 1st competition and it was so fun. definitely going to next competition.
Amazing video Chris! So cool to see how it turned out!
Great video Chris!!!! Anyone should go to a competition. Everyone's welcome!!!
this is so professional. it is the best thing I've watched in a month, and this is when infinity war came out...
This is such a great video! I love this perspective on the beginning of cubing! Keep up the GREAT videos.
Thanks for making this video! We don't have a lot of comps in the Netherlands and everytime there is one, I don't really wanna go because I'm pretty bad at everything. But this let me know everybody has expirienced something like this. So again, thanks.
This is an amazing video Chris! This should inspire a lot of newer cubers!
thank you so much for making this video. I am going to my first comp March 3rd and I am supper excited to meet new cubers.
This is honestly one of the best cubing videos i've ever seen.
I'd really love to go to a competition but i live too far away from everything (6 hrs to nearest competition).
I've never been in a single competition but this just made me want to, but my country doesn't have that much comps, I'm on the WCA website like everyday waiting for some kind of competition just pop up so I can sign up and go and compete, to meet people, etc. Going to competition for the first time is something I've been dreaming of, I mean what's the point of just buying a bunch of different speed-cubes or puzzle just leave it at home without doing anything, no setting up, everyday starring on the computer, looking for method, tricks, tips, vlog,etc but they weren't meant for, so that's why going to competition is something that could show you, to let you know what Cubing of being cubers really means.
Hi quality content like usual Chris. This one is almost as good as The Life of Rowe Hessler. ; )
So anyway I started blasting.
amazing job chris!!!! loved it!!
I stared cubing during the first confinement so I haven't been able to go to a competition
Thank you so much! I'm going to comp on March 31st (Charleston Spring) and this inspired me and I was a little nervous about the comp coming closer. This video definitely made me feel better!
Thank you for making this. Now I think I feel confident to go to a competiotion
IKR
Wow Good job Chris I appreciate this!
Yaasss Kennan! You're still alive!
This video is amazing. It’s heart warming, amazing job.
This is awesome!!! Great job!! Keep up the great work man!
I'm going to my first competition in a month and the only thing I know how to solve is 2x2 and I was really nervous that everyone would judge me but after seeing this video I realized that I was wrong. Thank you!
I'm going to my first comp in the 21st of April and this helped me calm down a bit and not worry about how fast i am. Thank you for posting this! wish me luck at my first comp.
Every cuber needs to see this video!
I always have so many excuses NOT to go. None of them are good excuses.
I’m going to the next one after covid
I am watching this 8 days before my first comp I’m so excited
Amazing job Chris! As always!! I agree with most of this things, it made me remember of my first comp...
I’m still salty I didn’t compete till like 4 years after I started :(
PsychoticCuber I didn’t compete until 10 years after I started.
I competed only about 5 months after I started
Damn Chris! Back at it again with the high quality videos! 👌🏾
Im new to speed cubing and to all the fast speed cubers can you pls give me advise
Going to my first competition in a month! So excited.
I recently got into cubing about half a month ago, and I've never solved a cube before. I know some algorithms and the easy notations. Christmas is in like 27 days and I'm begging for a cube. I have a friend who cubes and I'm planning to go to a competition with him.
Gorgeous video Chris!
Amazing!
To all cubers, don't be scared of talking to other cubers!! All of us are part of an amazing community
Great video Chris! I hope this inspires many people to finally just go :)
Woah
Keaton talks to the camera like he belongs there.
This was a great video! I just registered for my first comp. and I'm very excited!
I went to my first comp this weekend thanks to this video. I had a lot of fun.
This vid made me smile! Thanks Chris
Wow this video will inspire a lot of cubers, great vid chris!
i like this video. Its not just a random video. it has a reason. not alot of people realize how hard it may be for some newcomers to take the step.
Loved it. Awesome work chris
Amazing Chris.... just outstanding! :-)
Here goes mine:
I haven’t cubed in about a year and a half. I was still able to solve the first two layers, but the last layer escaped me. So about 7 months ago, I picked up the cube and learned the last layer. Then, I went to the WCA and made my own profile. Then I looked for competitions in my area.
The closest one was Fargo Fall 2017, which was the first competition in North Dakota.
I called my mom, showed her and she then got excited. Turns out she was working that day, so I asked my father to register me and take me. Suprisingly, he did.
A week and a half later, November 11th, 2017, one day before the comp. Me and my dad set out to Fargo which was 4 hours driving. We arrived at our hotel late at night and go to sleep for the long day that would be my first competition.
I wake up the next day at 6:30 AM. We go to eat breakfast, then we set out for the venue. Then we arrive. Then I went to a table and sat down. Once people started to flood in, I started introducing myself to the fellow cubers. The events I had going on that day were 3x3, 2x2, Pyraminx, and Skewb.
My first event was 3x3, and I was very nervous. I wasn’t even sub-30 yet. (I’m sub-13 right now) I knew I wasn’t going to do well. My average ended up being 37.99, which could’ve been better for me. Then I did the other events I signed up for.
Then I finally checked my placing in my events. I was tied for 37th or 38th, which was two places off from round 2.
I didn’t make it to the second round for any of the events I did, actually. So after that, my father was tired and quite bored, so we left the comp at 3:27 PM (around there)
I was sad that we were leaving early, as I wanted to see the other people I met compete. But I had a good time nonetheless. I also judged for megaminx, which got sooooo boring. lol
I recently went to my first comp and didn’t make the second round so I went home early and upset but two people talked to me, both of them I met in line at the area where they were selling cubes and I raced one of them he was about 10 seconds faster than me also later we were in the same 3x3 group and he let me try his Valk which felt pretty heavy and slow for me, the other one was way faster than me and taught me double flicks which I now use and he also told me I had better f2l and I let him try my Gans Air which I was gonna replace with another cube anyways. Both these people talking to me help me calm myself and get over nerves.
Wohoho, amazing. It will truly serve the purpose!!!
Amazing video! I wish I'd seen this before my first comp last fall; it definitely would have put me more at ease.
I hope you're seriously pursuing a career as a documentary film maker, I will watch everything you make. :)
Stunning video. I aspire to the level of filmmaking and editing you put into every video:D
thanks Chris I did know what to do.On 6-30-18 is my first comp in Fort Worth.I feel better now going to my first