I can't believe no one has told you this one yet......but the FIRST thing I'd buy is a $7.99 arrow puller.

Like you, Greg....I've always been into sports. I played all sports in high school.....played college baseball.....became a PGA Professional.....and I've always been EXTREMELY competitive in any endeavor that I pursue. I'm glad 3D isn't that big around here.....or I'd be all over it. I think archery is a LOT like golf. I see similarities in almost every facet of the sport (target shooting as a sport). I'm finding it less and less fun to go to the indoor 3D course at my archery shop (indoor shots to 43 yds) and just shoot "for fun". I'd like to compete. Sounds like we have some similar tendencies.

Good luck.