The phrase "and is tricky to" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing something that is difficult or complicated to do or understand.
Example: "The puzzle is challenging and is tricky to solve without a hint."
Alternatives: "and is difficult to" or "and is hard to".
Eroticism, in contrast, is a crucial element in many films and is tricky to conjure, no matter how naked the stars.
They began with a condition called abdominal aortic aneurysm, or AAA, which affects more than 3 million people every year, can be caused by genetic factors and is tricky to detect.
Whether this achievement will be enough to push a new wave of business users toward smartphone adoption is an open question, especially since the software is, at least for now, hindered by a dearth of features, and is tricky to work with.
If you try black at first, you'll find that the color tends to "bleed" outside the lips and is tricky to apply, so it's recommended you line your lips with pink.
There's one question that's often raised and is trickier to answer: How much did all of these trips cost taxpayers?
These are generally not advisable for recreation or touring, for they puncture more easily and are tricky to mount.
The construction sites that Lupita visited were piled with tile and plywood, and were tricky to negotiate while lugging the ice chests.
These important changes in life have a major impact on us and are tricky to navigate.
Muskies are best known for following the lure up to the boat and are tricky to hook, so the best way to counter this is the figure-eight.
International trade in financial and legal services, insurance and consultancy is tricky to measure, and exporters are easier to identify than importers.
And it is tricky to get at true intentions, admits Nick Sparrow of ICM, a polling company.
