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Equipment Management Tasks

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for all equipment management tasks in Archery Apprentice. Learn how to add, edit, organize, and track your archery gear effectively.

Table of Contents

1. Adding New Equipment
2. Editing Equipment
3. Creating Bow Setups
4. Managing Bow Setup Versions
5. Deleting Equipment
6. Managing Sight Marks
7. Viewing Equipment Performance
8. Organizing Equipment

Adding New Equipment

General Steps (All Equipment Types)

1. Open the app and tap Equipment Page from the landing screen
2. Scroll to the equipment category you want to add
3. Tap the + (Add) button for that category
4. Fill in the required and optional fields
5. Tap Save

Equipment Type: Riser

Risers are the central part of your bow.

Required Fields:

• Brand - Manufacturer (e.g., “Hoyt”, “Win&Win”, “SF Archery”)
• Model - Model name (e.g., “Formula X”, “Inno CXT”)

Optional Fields:

• Length - Riser length (e.g., “25 inches”, “27 inches”)
• Material - Construction material (e.g., “Carbon”, “Aluminum”, “Wood”)

Example:

Brand: Hoyt
Model: Formula X
Length: 25 inches
Material: Carbon

Equipment Type: Limbs

Limbs attach to the riser and store the energy when drawn.

Required Fields:

• Brand - Manufacturer
• Model - Model name

Optional Fields:

• Poundage - Draw weight (e.g., “38 lbs”, “42 lbs”)
• Limb Length - Short, Medium, or Long (e.g., “Long”)

Example:

Brand: Win&Win
Model: Wiawis One
Poundage: 38 lbs
Limb Length: Long

Equipment Type: Sight

Sights help you aim accurately at different distances.

Required Fields:

• Brand - Manufacturer
• Model - Model name

Optional Fields:

• Material - Construction material (e.g., “Aluminum”, “Carbon”)

Sight Marks: After creating a sight, you can add sight marks for different distances. See Managing Sight Marks.

Example:

Brand: Shibuya
Model: Ultima RC II
Material: Aluminum

Equipment Type: Stabilizer

Stabilizers reduce bow vibration and improve balance.

Required Fields:

• Brand - Manufacturer
• Model - Model name

Optional Fields:

• Length - Stabilizer length (e.g., “30 inches”, “33 inches”)
• Weight - Weight in ounces (e.g., “12 oz”)
• Straightness Rating - Quality rating (e.g., “±0.001”)

Example:

Brand: Doinker
Model: Platinum
Length: 30 inches
Weight: 10 oz
Straightness Rating: ±0.001

Equipment Type: Weights

Additional weights for balance and stabilization.

Required Fields:

• Brand - Manufacturer
• Model - Model name

Optional Fields:

• Ounces - Weight amount (e.g., “4 oz”)

Example:

Brand: Easton
Model: X10 Weights
Ounces: 4 oz

Equipment Type: Plunger

Plungers (cushion plungers/buttons) fine-tune arrow flight.

Required Fields:

• Brand - Manufacturer
• Model - Model name

Optional Fields:

• Adjustment - Current setting notes (e.g., “Medium tension, 2mm out”)

Example:

Brand: Beiter
Model: Plunger
Adjustment: Medium tension, 2mm out

Equipment Type: Rest

Arrow rests support the arrow before release.

Required Fields:

• Brand - Manufacturer
• Model - Model name

Optional Fields:

• Type - Rest type (e.g., “Magnetic”, “Flipper”, “Blade”)

Example:

Brand: Hoyt
Model: Super Rest
Type: Magnetic

Equipment Type: Bow String

Bow strings connect the limbs and transfer energy to the arrow.

Required Fields:

• Brand - Manufacturer
• Model - Model name

Optional Fields:

• Strand Count - Number of strands (e.g., “18”, “20”)
• Serving Material - Material used for serving (e.g., “BCY 3D”, “Halo”)

Example:

Brand: BCY
Model: X99
Strand Count: 18
Serving Material: Halo

Equipment Type: Arrows

Arrow sets include the shaft, point, and nock.

Required Fields:

• Brand - Manufacturer
• Model - Model name

Optional Fields:

• Spine - Arrow stiffness (e.g., “500”, “600”, “340”)
• Length - Arrow length in inches (e.g., “29.5”)
• Weight - Total arrow weight in grains (e.g., “420”)
• Diameter - Shaft diameter (e.g., “5.5mm”)

Arrow Point Fields:

• Point Brand - Point manufacturer
• Point Model - Point model
• Point Weight - Point weight in grains (e.g., “120”)

Arrow Nock Fields:

• Nock Brand - Nock manufacturer
• Nock Model - Nock model (e.g., “G Nock”, “X Nock”)

Example:

Brand: Easton
Model: X10
Spine: 500
Length: 29.5 inches
Weight: 420 grains
Diameter: 5.5mm

Point Brand: Easton
Point Model: X10 Points
Point Weight: 120 grains

Nock Brand: Easton
Nock Model: G Nock

Equipment Type: Accessories

Any other archery equipment not covered by specific types.

Required Fields:

• Brand - Manufacturer
• Model - Model name

Optional Fields:

• Type - Accessory type (e.g., “Chest Guard”, “Tab”, “Quiver”)

Example:

Brand: Fivics
Model: Saker 2
Type: Tab

Editing Equipment

You can edit any equipment item after it’s been created.

Steps:

1. Navigate to Equipment Page
2. Find the equipment type category
3. Tap on the specific equipment item
4. You’ll see the equipment details screen
5. Tap Edit (pencil icon or Edit button)
6. Modify any fields
7. Tap Save

Important Notes:

• Editing equipment in a Bow Setup creates a new setup version automatically
• Historical rounds always reference the equipment version used at that time
• You can’t change the equipment type after creation (e.g., can’t convert a Riser to Limbs)

Creating Bow Setups

A Bow Setup represents a complete configuration of equipment you use together for shooting.

Why Use Bow Setups?

• Track which equipment combination you used for each round
• Compare performance across different configurations
• Quickly switch between setups (indoor vs outdoor, different distances)
• Maintain equipment history as you make changes

Creating Your First Setup

Steps:

1. Navigate to Equipment Page
2. Scroll to the Bow Setups section
3. Tap the + (Add) button
4. Fill in the setup details:

Required Fields:

• Name - Descriptive name (e.g., “Outdoor 70m Setup”, “Indoor Competition Setup”)

Optional Fields:

• Description - Notes about this configuration

Equipment Selection:

• Riser - Select from your risers (dropdown)
• Limbs - Select from your limbs (dropdown)
• Sight - Select from your sights (optional)
• Stabilizer - Select from your stabilizers (optional)
• Plunger - Select from your plungers (optional)
• Rest - Select from your rests (optional)
• Bow String - Select from your bow strings (optional)
• Arrows - Select from your arrow sets (optional)
• Weights - Select from your weights (optional)
• Accessories - Select from your accessories (optional)

5. Tap Save

Example Setup:

Name: Main Outdoor Setup
Description: Primary setup for 50m-70m outdoor rounds

Riser: Hoyt Formula X 25"
Limbs: Win&Win Wiawis One 38lbs Long
Sight: Shibuya Ultima RC II
Stabilizer: Doinker Platinum 30"
Plunger: Beiter Plunger
Rest: Hoyt Super Rest
Bow String: BCY X99 18-strand
Arrows: Easton X10 500
Weights: Easton 4oz

Setup Naming Best Practices

Good Names:

• ✅ “Outdoor 70m Olympic Setup”
• ✅ “Indoor 18m Competition”
• ✅ “Practice Setup - Testing New Sight”
• ✅ “Backup Setup (Old Limbs)”

Avoid:

• ❌ “Setup 1”
• ❌ “Main”
• ❌ “Test”

Use names that tell you:

• Purpose (competition, practice, testing)
• Distance (18m, 50m, 70m)
• Environment (indoor, outdoor)
• Status (primary, backup, experimental)

Managing Bow Setup Versions

Every time you modify equipment in a bow setup, the app automatically creates a new version.

Why Versioning?

• Historical Accuracy - Rounds always reference the exact equipment used
• Performance Tracking - Compare how changes affect your scores
• Equipment Testing - See if a new sight, stabilizer, or arrows improve performance
• Data Integrity - Never lose track of what equipment produced which results

How Versioning Works

Scenario:

1. You create “Outdoor Setup” with Hoyt riser + Win&Win limbs → Version 1
2. You add a Shibuya sight to the setup → Version 2 created automatically
3. You change to heavier arrows → Version 3 created automatically

Round References:

• Round scored on May 1 → References Version 1 (no sight)
• Round scored on May 15 → References Version 2 (with sight)
• Round scored on June 1 → References Version 3 (sight + heavy arrows)

Viewing Setup Versions

Steps:

1. Navigate to Equipment Page
2. Go to Bow Setups
3. Tap on a setup to view details
4. Scroll to Version History section
5. See all versions with:
   • Version number
   • Date created
   • Equipment changes made

Version Comparison

Compare performance across versions:

1. Open Equipment Analytics Hub
2. Select Performance by Setup
3. Choose a setup
4. Filter by version to see how each configuration performed

Use Cases:

• “Did adding the stabilizer improve my average?”
• “Were my scores better with the 500 spine or 600 spine arrows?”
• “Has my new sight helped my accuracy?”

Deleting Equipment

You can delete equipment items, but be careful - this affects historical data.

Deleting Individual Equipment

Steps:

1. Navigate to the equipment item
2. Tap on it to open details
3. Tap Delete (trash icon or Delete button)
4. Confirm deletion

What Happens:

• Equipment is removed from your equipment list
• If it’s part of a Bow Setup, you’ll need to remove it from the setup first
• Historical rounds retain the equipment information (soft delete)

Deleting Bow Setups

Bow setups use soft delete - they’re marked as inactive but not permanently removed.

Steps:

1. Navigate to Bow Setups
2. Tap on the setup to delete
3. Tap Delete
4. The setup is marked as inactive (isActive = false)

What Happens:

• Setup is hidden from active setups list
• Historical rounds still reference this setup
• Performance data is preserved
• You can’t permanently delete setups to protect data integrity

Viewing Inactive Setups:

• Toggle “Show Inactive” in Bow Setups view
• Inactive setups are grayed out or marked clearly

Managing Sight Marks

If you use a Sight, you can add sight marks for different distances.

What are Sight Marks?

Sight marks are distance-specific settings for your sight. They tell you where to position your sight for accurate aiming at each distance.

Example:

• 18 meters → Mark at 15.2
• 30 meters → Mark at 22.7
• 50 meters → Mark at 31.5
• 70 meters → Mark at 39.2

Adding Sight Marks

Steps:

1. Navigate to Equipment Page
2. Go to Sights
3. Tap on your sight to open details
4. Scroll to Sight Marks section
5. Tap Add Sight Mark or +
6. Fill in:
   • Distance - The distance (e.g., “50 meters”)
   • Mark Value - Your sight setting (e.g., “31.5”)
   • Notes (optional) - Conditions or reminders
7. Tap Save

Example:

Distance: 50 meters
Mark Value: 31.5
Notes: Outdoor, no wind, 122cm target

Editing Sight Marks

Steps:

1. Open the sight details
2. Find the sight mark in the list
3. Tap on it
4. Edit the distance, mark value, or notes
5. Tap Save

Deleting Sight Marks

Steps:

1. Open the sight details
2. Find the sight mark
3. Swipe left or tap the delete icon
4. Confirm deletion

Using Sight Marks

• Keep a record of your marks for quick setup at practice or competition
• Update marks as you tune your bow or change equipment
• Add notes for environmental conditions (wind, rain, indoor/outdoor)

Viewing Equipment Performance

See how each piece of equipment performs over time.

Equipment Analytics Hub

Steps:

1. Navigate to Equipment Page
2. Tap Analytics Hub button
3. Choose analysis type:
   • Performance by Setup
   • Performance by Distance
   • Equipment Comparison

Performance by Setup

View statistics for each bow setup:

• Total rounds scored with this setup
• Average score
• Best round score
• Accuracy percentage
• X-ring and 10-ring counts

Use Case: “Which of my setups performs best at 50 meters?”

Performance by Distance

Break down performance by distance:

• See how each setup performs at 18m, 30m, 50m, 70m, etc.
• Identify strong and weak distances
• Make informed practice decisions

Use Case: “My indoor setup averages 285 at 18m, but my outdoor setup only averages 270 at 18m”

Equipment Comparison

Compare multiple setups side-by-side:

• Select 2-4 setups
• View stats in parallel columns
• Identify best performers

Use Case: “Should I use my heavier or lighter stabilizer for 70m?”

For detailed analytics information, see Analytics Features.

Organizing Equipment

Naming Conventions

Use consistent, descriptive names for easy identification:

Equipment Items:

• Include brand and model: “Hoyt Formula X 25in” (not just “Riser”)
• Add key specs: “Win&Win Wiawis One 38lbs Long” (not just “Limbs”)
• Be specific: “Easton X10 500 spine 29.5in” (not just “Arrows”)

Bow Setups:

• Include purpose: “Competition”, “Practice”, “Testing”
• Include distance: “18m”, “50m”, “70m”
• Include environment: “Indoor”, “Outdoor”

Example Organization:

Equipment:
├── Risers
│   ├── Hoyt Formula X 25in Carbon
│   └── Win&Win Inno CXT 27in
├── Limbs
│   ├── Win&Win Wiawis One 38lbs Long
│   └── SF Archery Axiom+ 40lbs Medium
└── Arrows
    ├── Easton X10 500 29.5in (Competition)
    └── Carbon Express Nano Pro 600 29in (Practice)

Bow Setups:
├── Primary Outdoor 70m Setup
├── Indoor 18m Competition Setup
├── Practice Setup (Testing New Arrows)
└── Backup Setup (Old Equipment)

Managing Multiple Setups

Strategy 1: Purpose-Based

• Competition Setup
• Practice Setup
• Testing Setup

Strategy 2: Distance-Based

• Short Distance Setup (18m-30m)
• Medium Distance Setup (50m-60m)
• Long Distance Setup (70m-90m)

Strategy 3: Environment-Based

• Indoor Setup
• Outdoor Setup
• All-Purpose Setup

Best Practice: Combine strategies - e.g., “Indoor Competition 18m Setup”

Tracking Equipment Changes

Keep notes in equipment descriptions to track changes:

Example:

Bow Setup: Primary Outdoor Setup
Description: Main competition setup for 50m-70m outdoor rounds
Last updated: 2024-05-15
Changes:
- 2024-05-15: Switched to heavier arrows (500 → 420 spine)
- 2024-04-01: Added new stabilizer (30" Doinker Platinum)
- 2024-03-10: Upgraded sight to Shibuya Ultima

Common Tasks Quick Reference

Tips for Equipment Management

Start Simple

• Begin with just riser and limbs
• Add more equipment as you track more details
• Don’t feel pressured to fill in every field immediately

Be Consistent

• Use the same naming format for all equipment
• Always select a bow setup when scoring rounds
• Update sight marks after tuning sessions

Use Versions Wisely

• Let the app auto-version when you make significant changes
• Don’t worry about minor adjustments (small plunger tweaks)
• Major changes (new sight, different arrows) should create new versions

Track What Matters

• Focus on equipment that affects your scores
• Sight marks are crucial - keep them updated
• Notes fields are helpful for remembering why you made changes

Related Documentation

Learn More:

• Equipment Features - Detailed equipment capabilities
• Quick Start Guide - Getting started with equipment
• Analytics Features - Understanding equipment performance data

Advanced Topics:

• Bow Setup Versioning - Technical details
• Equipment Statistics - How performance is calculated

Ready to manage your equipment like a pro? Start adding your gear today!