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WINGBOAT Sculling Shells
Women's 1X, Sweden Women's Junior 1X, New Zealand
Developed as a wing rigger version of the elite Italia/S shell, this model has been chosen by top scullers in the USA and abroad.
A carbon fiber or aluminum wing is mounted directly onto highly reinforced gunwhales. The main hull and fittings are otherwise identical to the Italia/S.
The wing can be moved fore and aft to change the athlete's work station in the boat, and to suit different rowing styles. It is also higher out of the water, making it an advantage in rough conditions.
The seat tracks have been moved to the sides of the gunwhales, offering a wider ball-bearing seat, and relief for "track bitten" calves.
ITALIA/S Racing Shells
The Italia/S shells have been the flagships of the FILIPPI fleet since their first gold medal 8+ in 1986.
Italia/S shells are hand built in a Kevlar-honeycomb-Kevlar sandwich, with extensive carbon fiber reinforcements and molded ribs. The standard riggers are built in aluminum alloy by highly skilled specialists .
The carbon fiber tubular riggers (below) have won multiple medals at the Olympics and World Championships.
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