BluFin - I can report that the original Gorilla is a fine piece of kit - it you need it stronger (it depends what it's going on and how hard you're going to use it) I can give you some design alterations!
The Gorilla 2 is now a lot more Cookee resistant than the first one, having broken one fairly quickly and returned it to the factory, I saw the new version at the Miami show, and later at the factory where it is now looking very strong indeed!
Feel free to ask any questions - we've been using them for 4 years now and I believe they are the strongest out there!