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how hard is it

Having read the FAQ's you are still unfulfilled and seek more enlightenment, so post your general lock picking questions here.
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how hard is it

Postby lionking » 13 Apr 2008 20:20

Does it take a long time to become good? Can someone give me a link to a video tutorial I hate reading books =)
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Postby unlisted » 13 Apr 2008 20:30

Sorry, but with that attitude, it will take a very long time to learn, if you can.

This is one skill that if its not natural, (and from your post, its not natural for you) It can take months, years, to never -depending on your drive, motivation and determination.

It is not an easy skill for most.

So with all that said, step up to the plate, and accept the challenge!

After reading all your posts, you really need to spend some time browsing this forum. Theres tonnes of information on here, but no one is going to spoon feed you it.
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Postby lionking » 13 Apr 2008 20:34

What I really mean is if you can pick one lock then what so different about picking the rest of the locks? sorry if I sound stupid I am a newbie
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Postby unlisted » 13 Apr 2008 20:36

Security pins, mushroom pins, extra pin stacks, different style keyways, there is many variables, like I said, poke around this site, and read up.
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Postby JackNco » 13 Apr 2008 22:11

read all the stickies and put about 30 hours practice in over the next few weeks n see how u go :P
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Postby freakparade3 » 13 Apr 2008 23:32

lionking wrote:What I really mean is if you can pick one lock then what so different about picking the rest of the locks? sorry if I sound stupid I am a newbie


If you can pick one lock you will have the basic knowledge required. That is just a starting point. Some keyways are wide and open, some are so small it't hard to get a pick inside, let alone set the pins. You need to do some reading and decide if this hobby is for you. If you don't have the patience to sit and read a book you will likely not be an effective lockpicker, try horseshoes. :P
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