Flushing, MI - Carbon Express is pleased to announce an entire new lineup of crossbolts for 2013. Building on strong engineering expertise in high performance hunting arrows, the 2013 bolt line-up is sure to excite all crossbow hunters. The new collection is anchored by the top performing Maxima Series -- Maxima Blue Streak and Maxima Hunter. These are proven winners, each with a very strong following.

Building upon this strong foundation, Carbon Express has added additional firepower to its line with the introduction of the all-new Mayhem® and PileDriver bolts as well as a newly designed GameSlayer aluminum bolt. The 2013 product line-up of crossbolts is the finest ever offered and provides a superior shooting bolt for every budget - All designed to allow the hunter to Shoot Better with Carbon Express®.

The exciting new 2013 Carbon Express portfolio of crossbow bolts to be offered include:

The Maxima Blue Streak Crossbolt. With its 100% carbon construction The Maxima Blue Streak Crossbolt delivers the ultimate speed and flatter trajectory for pinpoint accuracy. It's the fastest crossbolt in the Carbon Express line. It has a patented diamond weave for optimal spine consistency delivering tack-driving performance. And, it features Dual Spine Weight forward technology giving the shooter ultimate down-range broadhead accuracy.

The Maxima Hunter Crossbolt. This premium crossbolt provides maximum accuracy and strength. It's the most proven camouflage bolt in the Carbon Express lineup. The Maxima Hunter is laser sorted for straightness and weight for ultimate consistency. Its precision design with patented BuffTuff Plus carbon weave gives it superior strength and accuracy. The Dual Spine Weight Forward technology gives it rapid recovery and optimizes the trajectory to ensure greater down-range shot placement.

The Mayhem Crossbolt. This bolt is engineered with advance carbon materials to provide superior spine consistency and deliver the ultimate combination of speed, accuracy and penetration. The innovative multi-layer construction has an optimal size diameter and is tuned for today's high-powered crossbows to deliver exceptional down-range accuracy and penetration with a broadhead. In addition, it is precision-sorted for straightness, creating maximum consistency shot after shot.

The PileDriver Crossbolt. Designed for the hunter who wants "Bone Crushing Penetration", the PileDriver Crossbolt is the heaviest carbon crossbolt in the Carbon Express line-up, creating maximum kinetic energy and great nock down power. The advanced construction ensures spine consistency for greater accuracy while the composite materials are extremely durable at impact for exceptional reliability and repeat performance.

The GameSlayer. The affordable option with high quality and great performance. The GameSlayer is manufactured using Aerospace 7001-T6-alloy material for advanced strength and reliability. It delivers 88,000 PSI achieving bone-crushing power. GameSlayer is hand anodized for an ultra-smooth finish and increased penetration. It is designed to handle today's high-powered crossbows and offers exceptional performance and overall value.

"Our new line up of Crossbolts is a win-win for retailers and consumers. Retailers can select the mix of Carbon Express crossbolts they feel is right for their customers needs. Consumers on the other hand, will have a wider range of choices to better match their shooting preference to a specific Carbon Express crossbolt" says Rob Eastman III CEO of Eastman international.

About Carbon Express® Carbon Express, an Eastman Outdoors, Inc. brand, is the leading manufacturer of high performance carbon hunting and target arrows and arrow components for hunters and target shooters.

For more information or customer service, visit www.cxcrossbows.com or call 800.241.4833.