Quick Start
Sight Tape Gen generates a custom sight tape based on your bow's speed and sight radius. Here's how to get your first tape in a few minutes.
Step 1 — Enter Your Arrow Speed
At the top of the generator, enter your arrow speed in fps. The most accurate method is to use a chronograph. If you don't have one, enter your bow's IBO speed and we'll estimate from there — but chronograph data will give you a better tape.
Tip: Shoot at least 5–10 arrows through the chronograph and use the average. Consistency matters more than peak speed.
Step 2 — Enter Your Sight Radius
Peep-to-pin distance is measured horizontally from the centre of your peep to the aiming pin or scope centre at full draw. See Measuring Sight Radius for the exact method. Typical compound-bow setups are roughly 25–35 inches.
Step 3 — Choose Your Range
Select the maximum distance you want your tape to cover. For most bowhunters, 60 or 80 yards is enough. You can unlock 80–100 yards with a one-time NZ$5 purchase.
Step 4 — Generate and Print
Click Generate Tape. Your tape will appear on screen. Print it at 100% scale (no fit-to-page scaling) and cut it out. Apply it to your sight's tape slot, aligning your close-range sight mark (typically 20 yards) with the correct position on the tape.
Important: Always verify the tape at the range before hunting. Shoot at known distances and confirm the marks line up. See Verifying Your Tape.
That's it! If you want a more accurate tape, check out the full sighting-in process using real range marks.