Of course the reason I picked the problem is that I did it myself, years ago. Back then, I used to lift my leg before picking, and really bang it in. Since returning to skating more than 20 years later, I made a conscious decision not to do that, and now reach back to pick. Took a while, but I am getting the hang of it, and it is better. Doesn't hurt, either.

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Karen

I skate - therefore I am

Good idea, thanks.