http://www.newarchery.com/products/mechanical/slingblade-121/ Looks like they make a Xbow one and a regular one. But what is this head supposed to do that the original KZ didn't?
The KZ Swing blade operates much like the RedHead Gator. The little forward tabs catch causing the blades to deploy. The pivot point being about midway on the broad head ferrel. The blades do not slide backwards. The Killzone operates on a cam action. The forward tab catches and the blades slide back to open. The pivot point being more towards the back of the broad head. Other than how the blades deploy the intention is the same. The Swingblade has a slightly smaller cutting diameter. Make sense?
I am sure one is slightly more efficient than the other but at the end of the day not enough to really matter in my opinion. All though I am sure others would argue that.
Not really as the blades are stationary and don't slide backwards. However as rccordrey points out both designs were seen in broadheads released by Rocky Mountain in the gator and the Snyper. So one could say rage reintroduced the Snyper with a different name.
I have not shot the slingblade yet...but it interests me. I have shot the Redhead Gator a lot, killed deer with them and have confidence in them. I tend to like the simple designs..and this one is about as simple as it gets. Plus the price point ($25.00 for 3), the sharpness and strength of NAP blades will make it a popular option..I plan on trying them this year.
Killzone - blades are held closed by NAP's patented spring clips, which is the same technology used in the Spitfire broadheads. On impact the blades open up and the pivot point slides backwards in the ferrule as the blades deploy. This is unlike a Rage in which the pivot point does not move as the blades open. Slingblade (not KZ Slingblade BTW) - blades are held closed in flight by the momentum of the arrow. There are no clips, springs, bands, etc. On impact the "ears" make contact with the target which then fold back and open up the blades. The pivot point of the blades does not move and remains farther forward on the ferrule than the Killzone. Due to the simpler design and mechanics of this head it costs less to produce, and thus costs less to buy.
NAP has some of the best blades in the business for replaceable blades that is for sure. IMHO of course. :P
Sure, one that doesnt open in flight, in the quiver, in the rest if it slightly bumps ANYTHING. Rage are garbare
Nothing more than your opinion and what youve heard. I gave my true experience with them. If you dont like them, then thats fine with me. Im sure I wont lose any sleep over it though. sent from sword and treelimb country
