Helical Edge is a precision archery app built for hunters and target archers who demand accuracy in the field—not compromises. Unlike traditional sight tapes and competing apps that rely on simplified models and forced interpolation between marks, Helical Edge performs true ballistics calculations in real time, delivering exact sight marks for any distance, down to fractions of a yard or meter. Whether you’re dialing in for a mid-tournament fix, sighting pins before a hunt, or compensating for wind and angle on the fly, Helical Edge gives you the numbers—instantly and precisely. Pair the mobile app with seamless cloud sync for web-based access, printable PDF sight tapes, and comprehensive mark lists wherever you need them.
For Competition Archery
The heart of Helical Edge is its mobile app, featuring a powerful ballistics calculator that performs real-time calculations directly in the field. It provides exact sight marks for any distance—down to decimals of a yard or meter—eliminating guesswork. Key adjustments include exact sighting in adjustments (e.g. after missing 5 inches to the right on a perfect shot, 36 clicks clockwise moved the sight so the next shot was perfectly center of the X), precise aim-offs for low-visibility targets like ASA rings or wind drifts (horizontal and vertical shifts), close-range fine-tuning, angle corrections from sighting in your uphill and downhill distances, and how entering current weather conditions changes your sight marks. You can also convert your marks from peep to sight—just enter two additional marks and the app generates sight marks for any peep-to-sight distance. If marks run consistently high or low, simply input a corrected mark at an odd distance (like 52.5 yards), and the app recalibrates everything on the fly. Minimal data entry means you can generate usable marks with just one sight input, perfect for mid-tournament equipment fixes under time pressure. Data syncs effortlessly to the cloud, allowing access via a web browser on your computer. There, you can generate and print professional PDF sight tapes, along with comprehensive mark lists—including close marks and all others in 0.5-yard or meter increments—formatted for standard 8.5 x 11 paper. Note: Real-time calculations are exclusive to the app, while sight tapes and printable marks are web-only features.
For hunters and fixed pin sights
Tailored for using pin sights, the mobile app simplifies setup with intuitive tools. Start by sighting in a closer-distance mark, then hold your phone behind the sight cage to overlay a predicted pin layout for quick visual alignment. Confirm a second distance to refine pin gaps, and add a third using the built-in caliper tool for perfectly spaced pins across your desired ranges. You can also view your pin stack to see exactly how every pin lines up before you ever draw back. Close sight marks are readily available in-app for on-the-spot reference, reducing time spent shooting broadheads and minimizing target wear. Sight in your uphill and downhill distances for accurate angle corrections, and enter current weather conditions to adjust your marks on the fly. Like the competition side, all data saves to the cloud for web access on your computer, where you can print custom PDF sight tapes extending beyond your farthest pin, plus equivalent close marks—all optimized for 8.5 x 11 paper. This ensures reliable backups and easy sharing. Note: Pin measurement and alignment tools are app-exclusive, while sight tapes and print-ables are available only via the web browser.
