TenPoint Crossbow Technologies, manufacturer of the industry's first safe crossbow de-cocking system, is pleased to announce the company's all-new Vengent S440 crossbow was voted Best Hunting Accessory by outdoor retailers at the recently concluded Big Rock Sports Outdoor Expo in Nashville, TN.

The most noticeable feature of the Vengent S440 is the NEW ACUslide – the industry’s first silent cocking, safe de-cocking system. The ACUslide allows you to safely de-cock the crossbow by simply backwinding the handle, and unlike other de-cocking systems on the market, stop at any point without the fear of bow damage, injury, or losing control.

Measuring only 5.8-inches wide and shooting up to 440 feet-per-second, the Vengent S440 is the company’s fastest and narrowest forward draw crossbow ever designed.

“We are honored that among 16 categories and more than 150 products our new Vengent crossbow was voted best new product by outdoor retailers from across the country,” said CEO Rick Bednar. “As the ACUslide safe de-cocking system came to life, we knew it would revolutionize the industry and the feedback we have received thus far has only strengthened that belief.”

Big Rock Sports is one of the largest sporting goods distributors in North America, supplying more than 15,000 retailers across the country. The company's annual Outdoor Expo brings together manufactures and dealers, and the New Product Showcase voting is a bellwether of the exciting products consumers can expect to see on store shelves for the upcoming year.

“This event is differentiated from other new product showcases at industry trade shows like ICAST, where media organizations have a strong influence over the outcome,” explained Big Rock Sports Senior Vice President of Sales Brian Phillips. “Since our outdoor retailers know the products and how they’ll perform better than anyone else, it only makes sense to give them exclusive power to vote for the winners.”

For more information on TenPoint's premium crossbows featuring the new ACUslide system, including the all-new Viper S400 and Vapor RS470, visit www.tenpointcrossbows.com.