I've noticed quite a few people on the forum have been exploring traditional lately - even a few suprizes- but it's not a new phenomenon. I've been watching it happen over the past 15 years and it seems like it's beginning to pick up some momentum, with more and more people swapping out their wheels for sticks. Most of the new traditionals I've talked to are not getting rid of their compounds, but they HAVE gotten tired of having a steady diet of gadgetry. Like you, they're enjoying the simplicity and change of pace.