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
Sight radius is the distance from your peep sight to the sight housing pin. See Measuring Sight Radius for the exact method. A typical compound bow sight radius is between 6 and 12 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.