Replacement buckles for the first version of the Scarpa Gea RS ski touring boot.
Replacement buckles for the first version of the Scarpa Gea RS ski touring boot. Please note that although the buckles pictured may look slightly different to the ones on your boots they should fit in exactly the same way with a screw attachment via the screw rivets provided.
! Buckle Variation
Please note that the buckle supplied may differ in colour and style to the one in the image. Scarpa produce and supply a couple of variations but we only stock one style to simplify the process.
How to identify the correct buckle
If you count the buckle closest to the toe of the boot as the “Toe Buckle” the next buckle up is the “Instep Buckle”, Next upwards is the “Ankle Buckle” and the last one is the “Cuff Buckle”. Scarpa also change the angle of the cuff buckle depending on whether it’s on the left or right boot to improve aesthetics and make them easier to use so you will also need to select the correct side.
! Ankle Buckle Fitting
We do not offer the ankle buckle as an option here as the boot needs the cuff removing from the shell to fit which is a difficult operation and requires specific workshop tools.
What we supply
The pack includes one buckle and a screw rivet attachment kit which comprises of one or two metric screws and one or two metric captive retaining nuts for the inside of the boot.
How to fit the buckle
The rivets holding the buckle are made of steel so remove using a steel drill with a diameter of around 6 to 8mm to gently drill off the heads of the rivets. You will need to take care the drill doesn’t slip and make a hole in the boot and beware that the drill can grab the plate of the buckle and spin it so keep your fingers out of the way! Then push out the rest of the rivet through the shell to make way for the retaining nut. You will need to make the existing holes in the boot larger using a 5mm drill so the captive nuts will push into the holes in the shell. Then simply offer the new buckle up to the shell and screw together.
Fitting Service
If you’re not confident using a drill we offer a fitting service for a reasonable sum and if required we can do the job within 48 hours. Please ring us for a quote.