I've run into the same SP. Hehe it's kinda funny because when starting of in pick up I tried to hide my intent, because "otherwise you will get blown out on the opener"

I am still trying to solve this problem as well, so I don't expect to give you the great solutions I would like to give you. I've watches some clips and read some articles about this problem and these are my current thoughts. (Please keep in mind that I still have to check in field if this will solve the problem)
My biggest problem is WHEN to show intent and HOW to show it.
Kino is a good one, but when to start kino and how to kino.
Of course you should start kino from the beginning, but WHEN to amp up your kino and make it more sexually.. I've had some ON-nights where this went ok, but most of the time this kept me from escalating it further and the interaction would die out
(For the experienced guys: Is my observation correct, that the interaction dies out when you don't show intent and always remain in attraction/comfort??)
I've watched DJ Fuji's talk during the under21convention and he emphasized something I already knew: the importance of qualification is to show the girl that you like her for more reasons then her looks.
So I think I've figured out the WHEN. Her qualifying can be inter pretended as her showing interest. And when she shows interest I am also allowed to show her direct interest

(Verbally and/or with kino).
(This should also solve my LMR-issues which I almost always experience)
I've (hehe hopefully

) got the 'HOW-answer' from Psych, while watching his talk at the under21convention. "Match the sexual chemistry the girl is giving you and up it a little bit". This gives me some kind of baseline to work on my calibration.
Hope this helps. And I am very curious what you think about this!
If you have any questions: just ask.
Dutch Student