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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 (see pictures at right) have won gold medals at the Olympics and World Championships.
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ITALIA/S & ITALIA/2 Racing Shells
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