Okay, so I've learned to differentiate between good edges and not-so-good edges, but what I still don't understand what makes deep edges (or the degree of lean?) difficult. From the perspective of watching skating, deep edges just seem more secure than skating on the flat. Wouldn't that make skating overall easier when good edging technique is mastered? Why don't skaters learn good technique to begin with?
Clearly, I'm in need of more education!