Crossbow vs cast iron skillets TenPoint viper s400

Published on May 17, 2020
Duration: 14:39

The TenPoint Viper S400 crossbow, with its 400 FPS and 135 ft-lbs of kinetic energy, was tested against various materials. It failed to penetrate cast iron skillets, breaking its own arrow, but successfully penetrated a ream of copy paper, a Kevlar helmet, lumber, and a sandbag. Its performance against Level 3A body armor was marginal, penetrating only slightly.

Quick Summary

The TenPoint Viper S400 crossbow, with 400 FPS and 135 ft-lbs of kinetic energy, was tested against various materials. It failed to penetrate cast iron skillets but successfully penetrated copy paper, a Kevlar helmet, lumber, and a sandbag.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Skillet Test Setup
  2. 00:17TenPoint Viper S400 Specs & ACUslide
  3. 01:05ACUslide Mechanism Demo
  4. 02:42Cast Iron Skillet Test Results
  5. 03:45Copy Paper Penetration Test
  6. 05:42Kevlar Helmet Test
  7. 07:30Lumber Penetration Test
  8. 09:28Sandbag Penetration Test
  9. 12:37Body Armor Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the TenPoint Viper S400 crossbow?

The TenPoint Viper S400 boasts a speed of 400 FPS, delivers 135 ft-lbs of kinetic energy, and features the integrated ACUslide system for safe cocking and decocking.

Did the TenPoint Viper S400 penetrate cast iron skillets in the test?

No, the arrow fired from the TenPoint Viper S400 failed to penetrate the cast iron skillets. The arrow broke upon impact, indicating the skillets were too durable for this specific test scenario.

How effective is the TenPoint Viper S400 against body armor?

Against Level 3A soft body armor, the Viper S400 penetrated only a fraction of an inch. This suggests it might not be a lethal shot against this type of ballistic protection.

What is the ACUslide system on the TenPoint Viper S400?

The ACUslide is an integrated system on the Viper S400 that allows for silent cocking and safe, controlled decocking of the crossbow without needing to fire an arrow, enhancing user safety.

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