About
SFAX, short for OnTarget2! Software For Archers Xpert, is a comprehensive archery ballistics platform built by Pinwheel Software. It gives archers a data-driven approach to equipment configuration and performance optimization. At its core, SFAX provides a full suite of views and tools: the MySetup View lets users configure their equipment profile, while the Spine Match View calculates the ideal arrow spine for a given bow setup. The Sight Tape View allows archers to format and print custom sight tapes, and the Mark Chart and Cut Chart Views handle advanced aiming references. For deeper analysis, the Simulation View shows predicted arrow impact points, and the Ballistic View displays performance metrics across distances. The Calibration View fine-tunes program settings to real-world measurements, while the Diopter tool computes actual diopter values for precision optics. Additional utilities include a Wizard for quickly building new user records, a Journal to document shooting results, a Find It database search tool, and specialty guides for stickbow (traditional bow) setup, velocity calculation from marks, and optimal peep height determination. SFAX is ideal for competitive archers, coaches, and serious recreational shooters who want to maximize accuracy through ballistic science rather than guesswork.
Key Features
- Spine Match View: Calculates the ideal arrow spine for a given bow configuration, ensuring optimal arrow flight and accuracy.
- Sight Tape Generator: Formats and prints custom sight tapes tailored to the archer's specific equipment and distance settings.
- Ballistic & Simulation Views: Displays predicted arrow impact points and performance metrics across distances using real ballistic modeling.
- Calibration & Diopter Tools: Fine-tunes program settings to match real-world measurements and computes actual diopter values for precision optics.
- Mark Chart & Cut Chart Printing: Generates formatted mark charts and cut charts for aiming reference, printable directly from the application.
Use Cases
- Competitive archers selecting the correct arrow spine for a new bow setup before a tournament.
- Coaches building and printing custom sight tapes for their athletes based on calibrated ballistic data.
- Recreational archers simulating arrow impact at various distances to fine-tune their equipment before heading to the range.
- Traditional (stickbow) archers configuring non-compound bow settings and calculating optimal peep height for different shooting events.
- Archers calculating arrow velocity from field-shot marks to verify and calibrate their ballistics data.
Pros
- Comprehensive Equipment Coverage: Supports compound bows, traditional (stickbow) setups, and a wide range of archery accessories with dedicated configuration views.
- Data-Driven Accuracy: Replaces guesswork with scientific ballistics calculations for arrow spine, velocity, sight marks, and impact prediction.
- Print-Ready Outputs: Produces professional, print-ready sight tapes, mark charts, and cut charts directly from the software.
Cons
- Desktop-Only Application: SFAX appears to be a desktop application with no web or mobile version, limiting access on the range without a laptop.
- Steep Learning Curve: The extensive terminology and numerous views (Spine Match, Ballistic, Calibration, Simulation, etc.) may be overwhelming for beginner archers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SFAX?
SFAX stands for OnTarget2! Software For Archers Xpert. It is a desktop archery ballistics application by Pinwheel Software that helps archers select arrows, generate sight tapes, simulate arrow impacts, and optimize their equipment setup.
Does SFAX support traditional (non-compound) bows?
Yes, SFAX includes dedicated Stickbow Setup Tips and configuration options for non-compound bows, making it suitable for traditional archers as well.
Can SFAX generate printable sight tapes?
Yes, the Sight Tape View allows users to format and print custom sight tapes based on their specific equipment profile and calibrated settings.
How does the Spine Match feature work?
The Spine Match View takes your bow and arrow configuration as input and calculates the optimal arrow spine to achieve the best arrow flight and accuracy for your setup.
What platforms does SFAX run on?
SFAX is a desktop application designed for Windows-based PCs. It does not appear to have a web or mobile version at this time.
