Pick Freeze?

[mechanical_nightmare]

Has anyone here had it when you are able to pick a lock open fairly easily over a week or two, and all of a sudden it takes much longer to pick? I have a tri-circle dimple padlock that I picked successfully within minutes during the first attempt, but for some reason, using the same tension and binding order I am unable to pick it. I also have a Yale 500 series Euro cylinder which I could consistently pick in under a minute, yet now it takes much longer. I know practice is the key here, but is this a common occurrence?

[fgarci03]

Oh boy!

It has happened to me! Worst than that. I pick the same lock over and over again in under 2minutes. Then I turn my camrea on and take 10minutes. The moment I turn it off I pick it again fast. Rinse and repeat


Keep practising. It'll go away with time!

[GWiens2001]

Keep practising. It'll go away with time!

The freezing or the lock?

Gordon

[fgarci03]

Keep practising. It'll go away with time!

The freezing or the lock?

Gordon

The sense of failure

[mechanical_nightmare]

Well I'm glad to hear that its not only me experiencing this, as frustrating as it is. I also find that your level of alertness (distractions such as noise, sleepiness, etc.) also greatly changes picking success. I will keep practicing though as I am committed to mastering this art and am a patient person (or so I think)

[fgarci03]

and am a patient person (or so I think)

Oh.. You will see a whole new level of patience, I can assure you!

Good to know you are commited, that's 95% of what it takes to do anything!