Are flatwounds fragile?

[Lo-E]

I like Ernie Ball flats, too.

Interesting... I don't find them to be like Chromes in feel or sound. I find them to sound more like a traditional flat (thumpier) and lower in tension.

Funky how everybody's perception is different. Prob'ly why there are dozens of string sets on the market!

 

[FourtyOneHz]

An update:

I went back to the store (Steve's Music, Toronto) and they wouldn't exchange the string 'once the package had been opened'. That's a funny statement for a set of Rotosounds!

Since they won't deal with it, what is the proper procedure to get it replaced? Should I contact the UK office or the local distributor? Is there a Rotosound rep on talkbass?

 

[gard0300]

I believe DR flatwounds mentions the term "twisting" in their installation procedure. So between 90 degree bends and twisting.... It seems flatwounds may be more finicky to install. But I don't think "fragile" would be the term I would use.