I started watching Feliks when youtube recommended me his 7.03 WR single back in like 2010. From there I've watched every video he's uploaded since. I watched as the WCA records page slowly just turned into his PB reference guide. I've watched all of the "dream matches" over the years from both side's perspectives, as well as many one-off competitors from all throughout his time that he has taken down in various events and podiums. And still can't put what it is about him that sets him apart from the rest. The Feliks solve is just the Feliks solve. It's smooth. It's efficient. It's easy-watching. When you watch a Feliks 4, it's different from the rest. His 4.16 and 4.22 have more majesty than most 3's on the results page. Pleskowicz, Nakajima, Cohen, Hessler, Valk, Weyer, Hays, Park, Borromeo, Kolasiński, Wang. All names relevant during The Zemdegs Era of cubing. Just pick one of those names out and think about it: let's take Yu Nakajima for example. He's held 20-something continental records and a few world records. After a quick fact-check, he's also won 138 gold medals across various events. And yet it seemed so long ago; how many of us remember so much as the yearspan of those achievements? THAT'S how long Feliks has been not only in this game, but relevant in some way. And after all of these years, he can still keep up with the next generation of cubers, all in some way affected by his shaping of the community that he's still a part of, through his inspiration, guidance, and simple polite actions (like pushing in his chair when he gets up from a solve). He's quite literally battling the generation he raised. Feliks is doing big boy stuff now, having been through college and continuing his professional life. In 10 years, if Feliks only uploads one video every 3 months of a 8.6 average, I'll still be inspired. His reach is immense in this community, and even if he remotely keeps cubing throughout the years, I will always be inspired to cube to some degree, and so will a massive part of the community. I wonder what it's like to start an empire where you're 12. Some people like to say that Max Park, Tymon Kolasiński, and/or Yiheng Wang are the new inspiration. They are, but they don't replace what is done. Arnold Schwarzenegger is still a bodybuilding inspiration, after all. The new generation of greats walk beside Feliks, not in front of him. If Feliks by some chance sees this, I hope you keep cubing in some form throughout your life. I don't know what your plan is for your competitive future, but even if you stop cubing entirely (which I don't see), you will always be the center of this community through your legacy. I hope you keep turning, man.
@@fzemdegscubing will be pointless and absurd without you. You are the inspiration of soo many fast cubers .I sometimes think that if you wouldn't started cubing the world record single would be like 6-7 seconds 😂 . You pusher the world record and inspired others like temon ,max,yehang and Leo to start cubing and break records Huge respect man 💪🐐🏆🏆🏆
I come from Poland and I'm glad that Tymon Kolasiński is in the top, but you are my idol because I learned to solve cubes in 2008-2009 and you were the top for many years.
Just goes to show one of best record setters is still able to pressure new talent, was great to see both of you in the final. A great inspiration to myself and others to keep pushing your cubing goals.
Feliks i know you cant practice as much as you used to but i cant understand why havent you got to the level of sub 6 consistently.. I mean you got your first official sub 6 like 12 years ago yet you dont get them consistently.
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I started watching Feliks when youtube recommended me his 7.03 WR single back in like 2010. From there I've watched every video he's uploaded since. I watched as the WCA records page slowly just turned into his PB reference guide. I've watched all of the "dream matches" over the years from both side's perspectives, as well as many one-off competitors from all throughout his time that he has taken down in various events and podiums. And still can't put what it is about him that sets him apart from the rest. The Feliks solve is just the Feliks solve. It's smooth. It's efficient. It's easy-watching. When you watch a Feliks 4, it's different from the rest. His 4.16 and 4.22 have more majesty than most 3's on the results page.
Pleskowicz, Nakajima, Cohen, Hessler, Valk, Weyer, Hays, Park, Borromeo, Kolasiński, Wang. All names relevant during The Zemdegs Era of cubing. Just pick one of those names out and think about it: let's take Yu Nakajima for example. He's held 20-something continental records and a few world records. After a quick fact-check, he's also won 138 gold medals across various events. And yet it seemed so long ago; how many of us remember so much as the yearspan of those achievements? THAT'S how long Feliks has been not only in this game, but relevant in some way. And after all of these years, he can still keep up with the next generation of cubers, all in some way affected by his shaping of the community that he's still a part of, through his inspiration, guidance, and simple polite actions (like pushing in his chair when he gets up from a solve). He's quite literally battling the generation he raised.
Feliks is doing big boy stuff now, having been through college and continuing his professional life. In 10 years, if Feliks only uploads one video every 3 months of a 8.6 average, I'll still be inspired. His reach is immense in this community, and even if he remotely keeps cubing throughout the years, I will always be inspired to cube to some degree, and so will a massive part of the community. I wonder what it's like to start an empire where you're 12. Some people like to say that Max Park, Tymon Kolasiński, and/or Yiheng Wang are the new inspiration. They are, but they don't replace what is done. Arnold Schwarzenegger is still a bodybuilding inspiration, after all. The new generation of greats walk beside Feliks, not in front of him. If Feliks by some chance sees this, I hope you keep cubing in some form throughout your life. I don't know what your plan is for your competitive future, but even if you stop cubing entirely (which I don't see), you will always be the center of this community through your legacy. I hope you keep turning, man.
Thanks so much for the lovely words mate! I hope cubing stays (mostly) fun and I stay active for a long time too :)
@@fzemdegscubing will be pointless and absurd without you. You are the inspiration of soo many fast cubers .I sometimes think that if you wouldn't started cubing the world record single would be like 6-7 seconds 😂 .
You pusher the world record and inspired others like temon ,max,yehang and Leo to start cubing and break records
Huge respect man 💪🐐🏆🏆🏆
This footage is so crispy
Fantastic 😮 Miss you guys!
It just feels good to see you solve, Feliks! Love you and thank you!
The legend is still great after all these years! Keep it
Amazing footage, was a pleasure to commentate over these solves! Congrats on the 6x6 OcR aswell!
I come from Poland and I'm glad that Tymon Kolasiński is in the top, but you are my idol because I learned to solve cubes in 2008-2009 and you were the top for many years.
ppl cud average 3 seconds in the next few years but feliks wud still be my goat
On god🤌🏾🗿
Felix Zemdegs really is the GOAT of cubing.
Ligit. 🗿zemdegs is my goat.
Real
There’s a difference between being the fastest and being the greatest
Just goes to show one of best record setters is still able to pressure new talent, was great to see both of you in the final.
A great inspiration to myself and others to keep pushing your cubing goals.
Competed exceptionally well Zemdegs 👐👏
Always good to see Feliks rock low 6 averages in head to head against other top cubers
Congrats
I remember seeing this. It was amazing to see 2 top solvers competing against each other. Great job, Feliks!!!!!
Nice - and that green cross was beautiful - solution and execution both!
Was cool to watch
James McAvoy is getting good at that Rubik's cube
Would have been a great moment to have an Orange Jacket vs Green Shorts rematch, but good job anyways Feliks!
I love you, Feliks
4:13 the Judge (Delegate) is at so many Comps Top Cubers go to
Good solving!
Always the GOAT 🐐
Riley Dexter Ft. Feliks Zemdegs and Tymon Kolasinski
fr fr
Nice race
good comp
What better to watch than two legends in a head-to-head final. PS: Petiton to have great commentary in more videos.
by Jay McNeill
@@davidpbariya-k2a Yeah, Jay commentary is a big win for every video.
👑
what setting do you use?
gan 12 maglev
Max tightness and #3 center adjustment
Nice job Feliks! Very close!
Tymon on that last solve was like: ehh I'm winning the comp anyway and I can't get ER so might as well just get it over with.
both goatss ❤
whats your gan 12 settings my goat 😊
My two favourite cubers in a race!
Hay Felix do you what to make a Rubik's cube company named speedix
yoo nice
I can’t even do the white cross in 6 secs. Feliks a legend and humble person.
Wow
Tymon seems to be hanging out a lot in Australia recently 😂
goat
1:08 feliks looks very happy
Tymon is popular because of cubing, but cubing is popular because of Feliks😎
Bro please upload practice sessions 😢
No matter who wins still feliks.dominates with his finger tricks ❤ look at his performance i dont wanna blink my eyes 😅
Are you updating your Cube Skills (the website)? And this is so impressive good job!
What is your main 3x3?
Wow! Very nice! Feliks good! Sorry for my English, I'm just Russian😅
I was at this comp. Was amazing to see and Tymon in action. Did Tymon come down for the Aussie open as well?
He went to the AO almost every day he was in Melbourne excluding the competition days!
@@fzemdegs That's some commitment right there. Look forward to seeing you guys in future comps!
Actually a close match
Wich Cube?
nice comeback I mean feliks's last 3 solves gave hope but tymon locked in
the real cubers
IIIIII YOOOOO
HE IS STILL COOKING
Feliks really in his bag even after all these years🗿🗿🗿
Do you remember me from the game expo my name is eyal and I had lunch with you the Thai beef salad go both of you
The video is 5.53 minutes😂😂
Hey do you remember me I judged you for 6x6 2x2 and you judged me for 4x4
Felix zemdegs ots Giovanni Zago good job
Bro got the US nationals 2018 average
I want Felix to break world record
👍🏼!
"6.54 is a good start" over a second from his pr 😑
Why isn't Tymon happy to win ?
He is not happy about his performances, not about the win.
@@samueljehanno Thanks for the explanation.
Sir
Teach me how to solve rubix cube in 10 second
Awaome
6.9 and he wasn’t happy I am happy when I do it under 10
2 minutes ago what
Feliks i know you cant practice as much as you used to but i cant understand why havent you got to the level of sub 6 consistently.. I mean you got your first official sub 6 like 12 years ago yet you dont get them consistently.