I used the WB many times in heavy freezing rain - the ultimate test with a rest. It has never frozen on me or failed to work in anyway. I often wonder if some of the complaints I hear about the WB are from people who actually use it.

If you do decide to go with a dropaway, shoot it first and listen. Most that I've heard are way too loud for my tastes. Personally, I would also never choose a dropaway for ground hunting, stalking. Once again the WB is ideal for this. Far more hunters use a WB and love it, than any other rest. The few problems that can crop up with one, are easily correctable when you learn what to do.