Read the gap before throwing
Find a landing surface, look for an attachment point and check whether the span will block your own movement.
Demo
Tape Man · Route-solving routine
Find a landing surface, look for an attachment point and check whether the span will block your own movement.
Keep a way back
Before recalling a tape, move to a safe platform. Reuse a tape only after checking which route or mechanism depends on it.
Test one change
If a mechanism does not react, try a different span or direction. Observe the result before changing the next tape.