I was too chicken to try Brian’s set, but I have to agree with him because he hasn’t had them all that long…and he’s pretty good at them for the short time he’s had them!
Success with pipes only makes you work harder knowing how much more there is to learn.
I heard about pipers finger from the Uilleann Pipe forum. One could research it there. The finger doesn’t straighten out 100% any more. Also, some pipers get tendonitis after years of playing.
Tom.