2025 Volkl Peregrine 82

With an all-new name, shape, and build, the 2025 Volkl Peregrine 82 is a prime choice for front side and all-mountain carvers who are looking for smoothness, power, and agility. This blend of attributes is highly coveted by advanced and expert skiers who spend most or all of their time on a groomer, but also don’t want to let the rest of the mountain waste away untouched. After years of Deacon 84 holding this title, the move to Peregrine allows for a smoother feel, a quicker ski, and less demand with similar performance. Volkl’s skis always come with an amazing amount of precision and technology—those traits are found squarely in this year’s Peregrine 82.

When it comes to construction, Volkl really leaves it all out there on the table. They start with a multilayer wood core consisting of poplar and beech. This blend allows the engineers to place the denser part closer to the sidewall to increase grip and power to the edges. Underfoot, with the lighter wood, the skis are smooth and easy to control. In addition to the top-shelf wood core, the Peregrine uses 3D Glass to stiffen the ski. By incorporating a fiberglass laminate that bends down at the sidewalls, the layer gets stiffer due to the third dimension. This has been a hallmark of Volkl’s skis in the past and we’re stoked to see it carry forward into Peregrine. We get one full sheet of titanal below the core and one Tailored Titanal layer on top. By using three different pieces of metal, Volkl stitches together a very interesting layup. The front and back frames are thicker metal and put more power and torsional stiffness to the edges of the skis. This doubles up the firmer wood in those zones to really make this ski feel stout and strong. In the middle, a thinner laminate stretches edge to edge to boost that grip and power in the central part. Per length, the Volkl engineers are able to fine tune and customize these frame pieces to fit the specific size and needs of that ski. Finally, Volkl’s Tailored Carbon Tips lighten the swing weight of the ski while providing direct contact with the snow. The stiff tip of the ski is impossibly light, allowing razor-sharp turns with minimal effort. With out the binding, the ski sits on the scale at 1990 grams per ski in the 177 cm length. The Lowride 13 FR binding is integrated into the construction of the ski, giving Peregrine a unique way to more directly incorporate the binding into the performance of the ski. Tester Marcus Shakun calls it a “very stout ski, but once you get in the groove it’s pretty fun. You need to be engaged with the ski or it can outski you.”

The shape and profile of the ski takes a bit smoother and narrower of an approach versus the outgoing Deacon 84. Narrower overall, the Peregrine’s measurements of 128/82/111 contrast those of the Deacons 132/84/115 mm split. This drop results in a smoother overall feel. It is still very turny, using Volkl’s 3D Radius Sidecut to get the job done. In the 177, the ski’s central part still hits that 15-meter arch while the 27-meter tip and 23-meter tail arcs let the ski run a bit more at various edge angles. The whole point here is to mix up turn shape and style at any point in time. If you pressure the mid-section and really angulate, the ski comes right around. If you let it go straighter and more direct to the fall line, the ski doesn’t feel as hooky as some other front side skis that just want to come across the hill. You can do it, but you’re not locked in, and that’s the beauty of this design. Volkl uses a considerable amount of rocker in this ski—it has a flatter overall profile than most other skis in this range, and that works in favor with the radius as well. While it adds to the smoothness in the softer snow regions, it’s certainly still happier when the snow is firm and consistent. Tester Bob St.Pierre notes that “This is pretty firmly a groomer and on-piste ski that excels in carved turns. I'm not seeing a lot of versatility here, although an experienced skier could make it work in bumps and crud, but the build and shape, especially the low-profile tip, are squarely rooted in the on-piste realm.”

It’s on the stiff and heavy side, but it’s still surprisingly easy to turn. As a result, the intermediate and advanced skier looking for a high-quality product will not be overmatched, especially if they choose a shorter length. Advanced and expert skiers who like to mix up turn shape and style will fit right in here with the Peregrine 82. From quick and agile turns to longer and faster carves, this thing rips and it’s a wonderful replacement to the already awesome Deacon 84.