What would you name it?

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Statgeek

Discussion Starter · Dec 12, 2019

Crossbow manufacturers come up with some super cool names for their products, don't they?

I'm a hunter, so "Ventilator" is one of the names that is pretty creative in my mind. I carry a Stealth, and I like that name too.

There are also those "ho-hum" names that basically describe the capabilities of a crossbow with numbers (usually indicating fps) and abbreviations that we all seem to understand (ex. "RDX). And there are a few model names that I think were mistakes, but I'll keep negative opinions to myself, and ask that others try to keep this thread POSITIVE.

What are your favorite model names of current crossbows, regardless of whether you like the product itself or not?

-and/or-

What would you name a new crossbow model if you were asked to name one?

I assure you that I'm not asking because I have a new xb to introduce into the market! Just having a little fun...

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Gabowman

· #2 · Dec 12, 2019

I sorta like Assassin, Sniper, Ventilator is pretty cool. Need one called the Deflator now.

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Toyz

· #3 · Dec 12, 2019

Gabowman said:
I sorta like Assassin, Sniper, Ventilator is pretty cool. Need one called the Deflator now.

With patriot’s colors, lol

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Moon

· #4 · Dec 12, 2019

Makes no difference to me as long as it does what I want it to do.

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KTownKiller

· #5 · Dec 12, 2019

PITA Vex
Sublime Carnage
Talon

Ok, I better go do something constructive!

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Tnmtns

· #6 · Dec 12, 2019

Kryptonite !!!

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Vaxbower

· #7 · Dec 12, 2019

I'm with you Moon. It could be a kitty cat long as it performs well.

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gingerjake

· #8 · Dec 13, 2019

Mark 1 Porcupine! No more arrows, no more bolts. It shoots "quills"

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wb_hunter

· #9 · Dec 13, 2019

Whatever one thinks of Ravin, I like their simple model names like "R10" or "R29". Or MK's XB<nn> naming sheme.
To be honest, attention-craving names like Assassin, Ripper, Sniper, Tomahawk or whatever are ridiuclous on second thought. Just to create an emotional reflex, instead of having a distinguished product.

As some might suspect, I grew up in a time and place with almost no ads. They do not impress me at all.

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KTownKiller

· #10 · Dec 13, 2019

I think they're fun!!!

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bugsNbows

· #11 · Dec 13, 2019

Quoting (roughly) Johnny Cash... "you can call me Sue"!

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GARY W CURTIS

· #12 · Dec 13, 2019

I didn't really care for the name of my "Storm", but I think the name of my "Velocity" is appropriate.

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nepabowhunter

· #13 · Dec 13, 2019

Flatliner

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Statgeek

Discussion Starter · #14 · Dec 13, 2019

These are some good names guys!
I personally think the names do evoke emotions, good or bad, and possibly armor for xb critics. In my promise to keep things positive, I won't comment on the names that I think could draw negative attention to the xb industry... but there are a few for sure!

I love Flatliner Nepabow.

I do find it interesting that many xb's have interesting names, whereas you don't see that so much in the gun industry.

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KTownKiller

· #15 · Dec 13, 2019

Vego's Vexer

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vortex nation

· #16 · Dec 14, 2019

The next new Scorpyd model! TELSON

Scorpions deliver their venom via a barbed appendage (telson) in their tail that houses two venom glands!!

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crappie-tom

· #17 · Dec 14, 2019

vortex nation said:
The next new Scorpyd model! TELSON

Scorpions deliver their venom via a barbed appendage (telson) in their tail that houses two venom glands!!

That was their 3rd model.lol

bunnyrabbit

· #18 · Dec 14, 2019

If it was a Barnett Ghost I would suggest "Sneaky". Like a Ghost it sneaks in and sneaks out.

All the best.

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robertyb

· #19 · Dec 14, 2019

bunnyrabbit said:
If it was a Barnett Ghost I would suggest "Sneaky". Like a Ghost it sneaks in and sneaks out.

All the best.

The way they used to build them I just called them all Scary.

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Statgeek

Discussion Starter · #20 · Dec 14, 2019

Yup... I personally am a fan of the names that imply things associated with hunting, since that’s my primary use of the xb. So names that suggesting things like quietness, stealthy, success at the hunt (“ventilate”), accuracy...

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