Archery calculators and honest gear reviews. From someone who shoots 3D every other weekend, not a YouTube influencer with a sponsorship deck.
Archery's hard. The math at the start of the hobby is where most people get burned, buying a bow that's too heavy, arrows that are too stiff, or a sight that costs more than the bow. The shops would rather not explain it because the explanation costs them a sale.
These tools are the math. Free, no signup, no email capture. If you bookmark one and use it twice a year before tournament season, that's the goal.
Tools
Arrow Spine Calculator
Find the right arrow spine for your bow weight, draw length, point weight, and arrow length. The single most common mistake in compound shooting.
Draw Length Calculator soon
Three methods: arm-span, wall-test, and from-the-bow-hand measurement. Honest about which one is most accurate (it's the third).
Bow Weight Progression Planner soon
If you're starting at 30 lbs and want to get to 60 lbs by hunting season, how fast can you safely increase. Includes shoulder rest cycles.
3D Target Distance Estimator soon
Practice your range estimation. Tells you the actual distance after you guess. Tracks accuracy over time (localStorage).
Plain note about money: Some product links are affiliate (eBay Partner Network mostly). Small commission on purchases. Doesn't change your price. The reviews come from actual range time. If a $40 sight beats a $400 sight for the shooter's level, I'll say so.