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The phrase "at first it was tricky" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe an initial difficulty or challenge that was encountered before things became easier or clearer.
Example: "At first it was tricky to understand the new software, but after a few tutorials, I got the hang of it."
Alternatives: "Initially, it was challenging" or "In the beginning, it was difficult."
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At first it was tricky to maneuver the board through the waves, which, though small, still knocked me around.
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This can be tricky at first; it is very important to kick rather quickly (about 2 kicks/second) and your kicks don't need to be big.
It was tricky at first, though.
"It was tricky," she said, leaving it at that.
"It was tricky.
At first it will be tricky and the tip will want to come out.
Keep doing this every time you stand on sand, it is tricky at first but it will get easier.
To understand why it is tricky, first look at the needs of individual nations.
It was the third win for Royal Delta over It's Tricky in five meetings.
At first this was tricky; sometimes I couldn't hold on very long and dropped it, getting both of us soaked.
It's tricky to get it right at first but it's such an important life skill to have.
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