The Volkl Deacon 76 21/22 is a test ski from the 2021/22 season, built as an all-mountain model to handle everything from groomed pistes to variable snow patches. Each ski comes equipped with rMotion3 12 GW bindings, making them ready to attach and ride straight away.
With a waist width of 76 mm and a sidecut measuring 124/76/104 mm, the Deacon 76 offers nimble edge-to-edge response while maintaining enough surface underfoot for stability. This blend makes it easy to initiate turns quickly on tighter lines, yet composed when you pick up speed. The rMotion3 12 GW binding provides reliable release performance and is compatible with GripWalk boot soles, adding a bit of comfort when hiking between lifts.
In skiing terms, the radius refers to the theoretical circle a ski would carve if it followed its sidecut perfectly. At 17.6 m, this ski sits in the moderate turn category, so you can expect it to hold a stable arc through medium-sized turns without feeling overly sluggish. The sidecut—wider tip and tail with a narrower waist—helps the ski bend into the snow, enhancing grip and making it easier to initiate and control those turns.
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