TESTED 2023
Ideal for experienced ski tourers who want performance without compromising on comfort
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In words
Intro
It had to happen sooner or later: we knew that the 4-Quattro would eventually make its mark on the other Scarpa models, in particular the Maestrale and Gea. One of the all-time great ski touring boots is reborn. New design, new configuration, same high quality.
Walking
Average walkability for the tour segment; the lower buckles can be adjusted to avoid pressure points. It can go for miles without missing a beat, the stride is good, and it has ample range of motion at the cuff. It is better for walking than the 4-Quattro XT, and the new Cayman Pro Vibram sole with Traction Lug technology guarantees good grip even on rock and with crampons.
Lab
Take all the good stuff from the old Gea and Gea RS, like the instep buckle, the Intuition Pro Flex Performance liner, or the firm-yet-flexible booster strap, and combine it with the hard-hitting design of the 4-Quattro, minus the cold feet and squashed instep. The Gea RS is the perfect mix of tech, light weight and performance, with a nod to comfort. Easy to put on, intuitive buckles, great position, classic ski/walk mechanism.
Skiing
On the downhill you can feel the soul of the Gea RS, designed for women who know what they want: fun and precision at speed. The flex is not particularly stiff but is in a range that lets you go hard. On the diagonal it holds well, thanks to the carbon inserts in the shell and cuff that encourage torsional and longitudinal rigidity, maintaining excellent control of the ski, be it 80 or 110 mm wide. The closure wraps the forefoot, limiting space for toes but allowing effective, progressive power transfer. The proof that a three-buckle boot, if well balanced, can perform like a four-buckle.
Technical specifications
LINER MATERIALS
Grilamid Bio, carbon fiber
SHELL MATERIALS
Pebax Rnew , carbon fiber
INSERT TYPE
Dynafit certified
Buckle description
lower buckle with Wave Closure System, Alpine Axial Hybrid closure system with magnesium buckles + power strap
Sole description
Cayman Pro with Traction Lug by Vibram
Liner description
Intuition Pro Flex Performance
No. of buckles
3
Lean forward
16° +/- 2°
Available sizes
22.5–27 mp, including half sizes
Released in
2023
Made in
Italy
Price
769 €
Status
Novelty
Declared specsMeasured by us
We measured the measure 25 to get all the details
1.300 gr
Individual weight
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Liner weight
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Shell weight
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290 mm
External shell length
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External shell width
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Inner shell width
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Pin distance
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Force to 20° back
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Force to 20° forward
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61 °
Cuff ROM
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Maximum cuff height
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Maximum tongue height
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Maximum forefoot width
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Maximum ankle width
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Sole thickness at toe
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102 mm
Min. last width
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102 mm
Max. last width
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