Volkl’s Deacon 72 Ski is the ultimate carving machine. Its 2024 overhaul bears witness to a different geometry, a widened shovel, and a shortened rocker profile in the tip and tail, all of which combine to create the perfect balance between quickness and precision from edge-to-edge. Versatility is magnified by Volkl’s Tailored Carbon Tips, a 3D.Glass layup, and a multilayer wood core that perfectly blends lightness with stability. It’s a hodge-podge of Volkl’s most effective technologies—and it works. It’s lighter in terms of weight but it never compromises stability. It’s reactive in the shovel for effortless turn initiation but it’s stable throughout the entire stroke of the turn. It carves with exceptional accuracy and remains intuitive while doing so, offering just the right amount of power in a package that’s been made for progression. Younger and lighter skiers will find a lot to love within the Deacon 72’s fierce and friendly persona, and when its shorter lengths are considered, accessibility rises even more. It’s the ultra-agile carving ski that does everything on-piste. What more is there to say?