I have been involved with Michele in original testing of the Bernadini Ghibly, Best Zenit , Spigarelli VBS 2001. Then, when I was cooperating with Bernardini, I designed the Luxor 27" based on Nilo structure but quite different in geometry, that was the 1st 27" to reach the market. I also designed at that time the Bernardini Mamba 19" hunting riser, based on Cobra 21 stucture.
The Gillo G1 project has started last December, first 25" prototype tested in March and final pre production samples will be available by end of May. My hope is that Michele will be able to use one of them in Antalya World Cup. First production available for sales planned by end of August.
The project is trying to reach following objectives:
- Make a riser based on Zenit super tested winning geometries, but more versatile in balancing for both recurve and Bare Bow. You will be surprised by the options already available at the launch, but we have even more ideas about
- Make a riser cheaper than Zenit, more close in price to the Moon in the basic version. Target retail price in Europe for the 25" is 399.00 Euro only including 22% VAT is still possible!
Any project in risers starts from 25", were the market is. But as said, I can easily make a 27" from it, may be by year end ... Let's see...
The "GILLO Gold Medal" project involves the development of a full range of original archery products. You can follow its development on Facebook at :
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