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.
The thing is, Gus...I switched because I had a bad EXPERIENCE. I ONLY knew I didnt want to keep using the rest I was using. I din't have any experience with another type. I relied on my pro shop owner's expertise to choose another rest (and it wasn't the one he was using). THAT is why I chose the rest I did. If I didn't have any ecperience with a tool.....I'd trust the people that know about them before I made another buying decision. that's what I did.
In regards to your second paragraph.....i concur, wholeheartedly.