I just don't see the MAJORITY (not even close) of serious archery enthusiasts utilizing a WB. I dont think they see the benefits as being something important to them (full arrow containment). Besides this claim to fame......WHY else would you choose this rest over a fall-away?
I use it because it is simple, durableand it works. The full aarow containment is an obvisous bonus, but if it did not work, I would not keep using it simply to fully contain my aarow. I use it over a fall away because the fall away's have moving parts and I am not comfortable with that. I can't speak for the "serious archery enthusiasts" that you speak of because I do not know them , but I could not care less what
anyone else is using and it is never a factor in what I choose. If it works for me and I am comfortable with it.........I use it.
The best 3D shooters and the best hunters "I" know utilize what they do for a reason, I'm betting. I just don't see many of the people I cite utilizing the WB
GMMAT and I don't want to come off as rude here but, if I didn't already know about the problems you experienced with your WB, I would say that you switched to a fall away because that is what everyone around you was using and being new to bowhunting, you assumed that the fall away is the way to go since everyone else is using it.
The "best" hunters I know are not really concerned with what equiptment they have or use, but moreso they are concerned with the hunt.The equiptment must work and they must be comfortable with it, but the most important thing is the hunt. They did not become the "best" by choosing certain equiptment. They became great hunters because of preparation, scouting, and paying attention along with endless hours on stand.