Set courses

without tape

DIGITAPE measures the gate distance right on the slope – centimetre-accurate, live on the display, in fog just as in sunshine. Set a reference point, ski on, read it off. At the end you download the complete course report. Pre-order now – the first production run ships from the beginning of November.

DIGITAPE Messgerät, montiert am Akkuschrauber für das Kurssetzen im Ski Alpin

DIGITAPE

Why course setting is still such a chore

Gate distances are still measured with a tape or a laser. The tape needs two people, snags in the snow and turns into a test of patience on a steep pitch. The laser needs a clear line of sight – in fog, snowfall or backlight it simply stops. Both cost time nobody has during training. And once the course is set, nothing documents how it was actually laid out.

Coaches need:
Centimetre-accurate distances without a second person
Measuring in fog, snowfall and backlight
One gate in seconds instead of minutes
The whole course, not single distances
A report that documents the course

DIGITAPE: the digital tape measure for the slope

DIGITAPE is a GNSS measuring device for course setting in alpine skiing. Switch it on, turn on your phone's hotspot – the device connects by itself and pulls in the RTK correction data. At the gate you press the button once. From that point the display shows the distance along the slope, continuously, while you move to the next gate.
DIGITAPE mounts where course setters already have a grip: on the cordless drill. Both hands stay free and the device simply comes along.
Centimetre-accurate
RTK correction data instead of pacing and guesswork
Connects itself
Turn on the hotspot – the device does the rest
Live on the display
The distance updates as you ski
No line of sight needed
Measures in fog, snowfall and dusk – no line of sight required
A World Cup-style report
Gate distance, offset, pitch and turn angle as a PDF

Five steps to a finished course

1. Switch on
Switch the device on and clip it to the cordless drill. That is all the preparation it needs.
2. Turn on the hotspot
Enable the hotspot on your phone. DIGITAPE connects automatically and receives the RTK correction data – no menu, no configuration.
3. Set the reference
Press the button once at the gate. The position is stored and becomes the zero point for the next measurement.
4. Measure live
Move to the next gate. The display shows the distance along the slope as you go – so you plant the gate exactly where you want it.
5. Download the report
Once the course is set, download the full report: every gate, distance, offset, pitch and the course map.

DIGITAPE in detail

The distance moves with you

As soon as the reference point is set, the display shows the distance back to it – updated continuously while you move to the next gate. Alongside it: the current accuracy, the correction status and the number of stored points. One glance tells you whether the distance is right – and whether the measurement can be trusted.
Live distance
RTK status
Accuracy in view
Operable with gloves
DIGITAPE Display mit Live-Distanz 42,7 m, RTK-Status und Messgenauigkeit
DIGITAPE Kursbericht: Tabelle mit Torabstand, Versatz, Gefälle und Richtungsänderung je Segment

A World Cup-style course report

Once the course is set, download the complete report – in the form familiar from the World Cup. For every segment: gate distance, offset, pitch and turn angle, as a number and as a bar side by side. You can see at a glance where the course tightens, where it turns and where it runs flat.
Gate distance
Offset
Pitch
Turn angle
PDF export

The whole course on one page

The second page redraws the course to scale: every gate numbered, coloured by pitch, labelled with distance and turn angle. The course can be archived, shared across the coaching team – and rebuilt exactly the next time.
Course map
Numbered gates
Pitch colour scale
Archivable
DIGITAPE Kursbild: maßstabsgetreuer Kursverlauf mit nummerierten Toren, eingefärbt nach Gefälle

What DIGITAPE measures

Gate distance
Offset
Pitch
Turn angle
Course length
Vertical drop
Gate count
RTK position

Specifications

Measurement accuracy
1–2 cm with RTK fix, shown live on the display
Measuring principle
Multi-band GNSS receiver with RTK correction
Satellite systems
GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou
Correction data
RTK over a mobile hotspot (NTRIP)
Measuring range
Unlimited – measured to the stored reference point
Display
OLED display: distance, accuracy, correction and battery status
Controls
3 buttons, operable with gloves
Mounting
Bracket for the cordless drill
Connectivity
Wi-Fi hotspot, connects automatically on power-up
Battery
Rechargeable via USB-C, charge level on the display
Analysis
PDF course report with segment table and course map
Coverage
Correction data across Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Brazil
Availability
Pre-orders open – delivery from the beginning of November, one unit per customer
Pre-orders open · one unit per customer

Price and delivery

One device and one subscription for correction data and the course report – that is all it takes. Guide prices, net and excluding VAT – the exact price depends on the delivery country and is stated in the order confirmation.

The device
€ 600–700
net · one-off

DIGITAPE measuring unit – centimetre-accurate via RTK, glove-friendly, USB-C charging.

Correction data + course report
approx. € 145
net · per year

RTK correction data for the ±2 cm fix plus the course report in the Lympik app – segment table, course map, PDF export.

Delivery
from the beginning of November 2026
First batch
limited – one unit per customer for now
Order
confirmed in the order pre-orders arrive
Check before you order – two things DIGITAPE needs

1. Internet on the slope: DIGITAPE pulls its RTK correction data over your phone’s hotspot – no mobile data, no centimetre fix.

2. RTK coverage at your training and race venues: the correction service is not available everywhere. Check your area before ordering on the u-blox PointPerfect coverage map.

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Frequently asked questions

How accurately does DIGITAPE measure?
With RTK correction data the accuracy is in the one to two centimetre range. The display shows the current accuracy continuously – so you always know what you are relying on.
Does it work in fog and snowfall?
Yes. DIGITAPE measures via satellite positions, not line of sight. Fog, snowfall, dusk or backlight make no difference – exactly where a laser gives up.
What do I need besides the device?
A smartphone with a hotspot and mobile data – on the slope, not just in the valley. DIGITAPE connects automatically on power-up and pulls the RTK correction data over it; without internet there is no centimetre fix. And the correction service is not available everywhere: check your training and race venues on the u-blox PointPerfect coverage map (u-blox.com/en/pointperfect-service-coverage) before you order.
How is DIGITAPE carried while setting a course?
On a bracket on the cordless drill – the tool that is already along for drilling the gate poles. Both hands stay free and there is nothing extra to carry.
Can I measure several courses in a day?
Yes. Every measuring run is stored as its own session and can be downloaded as an individual report – training course in the morning, race course in the afternoon.
When will DIGITAPE be available?
The first production run is under way and delivery starts at the beginning of November. Pre-orders are open now – the first batch is limited and ships in the order the orders arrive, one unit per customer for now.
Which countries does DIGITAPE work in?
The RTK correction data comes from the u-blox PointPerfect network. Coverage includes every Alpine country – Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, France, Slovenia, Liechtenstein and Andorra – plus Scandinavia, the Baltics, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, Spain, Portugal, the UK, Ireland and the Benelux countries. Outside Europe: the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Brazil. Coverage reaches roughly 22 km (12 nautical miles) offshore. u-blox publishes the current map at u-blox.com/en/pointperfect-service-coverage.
What does DIGITAPE cost?
The device costs between € 600 and € 700 net, one-off, depending on the delivery country. On top comes the subscription for RTK correction data and the course report at around € 145 net per year. All prices exclude VAT; the exact price is stated in the order confirmation.
How does the pre-order work?
Fill in the form below – club or organisation, billing address, VAT ID (if applicable) and a contact person. We confirm your unit and delivery slot by email. The first batch is one unit per customer for now; further units are reserved for the next batch.

Secure one of the first units

DIGITAPE is going into its first production run – delivery from the beginning of November. The first batch is limited, one unit per customer for now. Pre-order now and secure your unit.
Pre-order now
Pre-orders open · one unit per customer

Pre-order now

DIGITAPE is going into its first production run, delivery starts at the beginning of November. Device € 600–700 net, correction data and course report approx. € 145 net per year – guide prices excl. VAT, varying by delivery country. The first batch is limited – one unit per customer for now, confirmed in the order the pre-orders arrive.

Requirement: a phone hotspot with mobile data on the slope and RTK coverage at your venues – not available everywhere. Check the coverage map

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