The exhibitors express appreciation for the EOS Show and the public is satisfied. Today there were 13.648 entries: well distributed throughout the day.
Large turnout of the public also at the stand Shimano will be present at EOS for the first time: «We are extremely happy and also surprised. In the morning the fishermen and many young people, all very competent, in the afternoon the hunters who went fishing also arrived", explains Raffaele Mascaro, marketing manager and sales director. «EOS is the fair of the future», According to Claudia Brunella of Clan. «Everything went beyond expectations. Here it seems that there is no crisis...".Enthusiasm sky high for Markus Pfitscher by Go fish: «For us this is the most important fair in Italy and we have been to many of them for 15 years.
Competent public and many new customers, perfect period, happy partnership with artificial fly tyers, given that we sell the components". Roberto Trabucco, owner of the company that bears his name, expresses satisfaction with the Loomis & Franklin brand: «Fly fishing is a very well represented niche here: unfortunately Italian fishermen have to turn to other countries due to the many bans in our territory. Despite the proximity of other events, I noticed a good increase in visits at EOS '24."
The Friuli-Venezia Giulia region seems intent on investing in fishing: proof of this is the presentation of new proposals dedicated to enthusiasts of its beautiful inland waters "between the Friulian Dolomites and the Carnic Alps", created in collaboration with Promoturismo FVG.
At EOS '24, many new features, some of which are world premieres: such as Sauer 505, the new bolt-action for hunting, with cocking slider and particularly smooth bolt, in 19 different calibers, with the possibility of choosing stock setups and finishes. «A lot of curiosity from the hunters who arrived here precisely to see the rifle. EOS is the right place to be"Says Peter Unterholzner of Blaser Italia which distributes Sauer.
EOS Sunday is "branded" by Assoarmieri, in the sense that the Association that adheres to Confcommercio distributed the award plaques in collaboration with the monthly magazine Ami e Tiro which rewards the best products selected by the public in 21 categories. The best technical hunting and shooting clothing is Beretta, the best hunting footwear is Crispi. As for weapons, awards were given to the Diana 54 Laminated compressed air rifle, the Browning Bar 4X Elite and Benelli Lupo Hpr rifles, the Beretta Pmx-s pistol caliber carbine and the Winchester 1886 Deluxe lever action, the Benelli M2 Black rifles, the Fabarm Stf 12, Perazzi High tech 2020 and Benelli M2 Speed, all 12 gauge. For handguns, Beretta Apx A1, Tanfoglio Stock 1 green, Colt Python.
The Fiocchi Black Mamba, Baschieri & Pellagri Privilege game 34 and Fiocchi Epn ammunition. Best Zeiss V8 Rs 2,8-20×56 aiming scope, best Swarovski El Range 8×42 observation scope, best Leica Calonox 2 Sight Lrf digital vision scope, best product for the care and cleaning of Ballistol weapons. The public chose the Veronese Dal Pozzo as a trusted armoury. Assoarmieri also organized the legal conference "The principle of legality: future prospects and protection in the possession of weapons and ammunition", with the lawyer Antonio Bana, president of Assoarmieri as moderator, Ruggero Pettinelli, journalist expert in gun legal matters, Fulvio Cenci, consultant of Assoarmieri, Ugo Ruffolo, university professor of civil law.
The race of 10 meter rifle of the EOS Trophy of the Italian Shooting Union saw the victory of Gabriele Biondi of the Tsn Firenze over Anna Schiavon of Verona and Federica Donetti of Novi Ligure (AL) and, as regards the Paralympic athletes, Pamela Novaglio of the Tsn of Gardone Val Trompia (BS ), overtook Gianmarco Panizzo from Treviso and Simone De Nittis from Spoleto (PG).
In Pistol competitions at 10 meters yesterday, Alfio Giubbilei of the Tsn of Fucecchio placed first ahead of Alice Bruno of Treviso and Giulia Campostrini of Verona, while among the Paralympians, Marco Pusinich of the Tsn Vicenza defeated Catia Scanferla of Padua and Tuoro Gianfranco of Ponte San Pietro (BG ). Over 100 shooters took part in the two-day competition with the brand new "One Out" formula with direct elimination after qualification and 30 shots.
EOS-European Outdoor show '24 continues until Monday 19th at Veronafiere from 9am to 16pm