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Twelve years have passed since we began our research on the construction of historical Victorian bows.
In these years, by continuing to experiment, we have managed to understand the dynamics that develop in the bow when an arrow is shot.
We have managed to precisely define the distribution of the limb curves, adapting them to the characteristics of the bow.
We have added new essences: Hickory and Osage in addition to the now consolidated use of Ipe.
The profile of the bow has reached the eight version, with the development of the limbs differentiated between the lower and the upper.
The curvature of the bow has become sinusoidal in shape and is defined according to the poundage and the needs of the archer. In order to be so flexible, a modular template was created on which to shape the bow.
Inserted a hardwood reinforcement at the end of the limbs, in the tip area, to allow us to thin them as much as possible and offer less friction with the air and a lower end mass during the release phase.
Redesigned the grip which was given a preload curve to avoid the formation of acute angles at its ends and thickened inside to avoid structural stress.
Built tools and templates for the progressive tapering of the limbs that allow the traction loads to be distributed evenly.
Started the production of bows entirely in Osage using the proportions of the Victorian bow and obtaining fluidity of traction, lightness and absence of vibrations.

Carlo Gianneschi.

Milan, July 2024