First, I love the band, it is replacing a stiff poly band on a Luminox poly watch, and it is very comfortable and still light weight. Next, to remove a pin, I used 2 tiny screw drivers (see watch repair tool kits), One hand held one driver against the desk, and gripped it and the thumb and index finger were free to grip the band holding the pin against the tip of the screwdriver, holding it steady, while my other hand used the second driver to unscrew the pin. The pin almost fell out of the band. I guess the key is to ignore the little arrows on the links, implying that you force the pins out. This band is well worth the price, and the small effort to size it. My hands are mildly arthritic, so I think most people will be able to do this.