2026 Volkl Peregrine 78

Volkl has added a new Peregrine 78 for the 2026 season, attracting more of an intermediate crowd to the Peregrine line. This ski is quick, easy to turn, and a whole lot of fun. It takes much of the character of the wider skis in the line and pares it down to make for a friendlier feel and a more easy-going personality. In addition to being slightly narrower than the 80, it also gets a gentler build and a shorter arc, making it more adept at smaller turns with smooth carving potential. For skiers who spend most of their time in an on-trail format, or for those who are looking for easy carving and progression, this Peregrine 78 is an awesome place to be.

Volkl puts a lot of thought and energy into the construction of their skis, and this Peregrine 78 is no different. Like most of their skis, the Peregrine 78 uses a multi-layer wood core consisting of poplar and beech. The 78 uses a steel band through the middle of the ski in order to keep things smooth and quiet. To add more energy, Volkl uses 3D Glass. By angling the fiberglass laminate to bend over the edges, the three-dimensional aspect increases stiffness and response. All of this combines to create a weight of 1500 grams per ski in the 170 cm length without the binding. Tester Geoff Lindemer scored the ski a 9 out of 10 for overall impression, calling it “Familiar, so it left a great first impression.”

In terms of shape, this is more of a front side ski than all-mountain, although the width does leave some room for adventure and interpretation. With measurements of 127/78/106, the skis do have a wider-bodied platform for chunky snow, but the overall footprint does lend itself to being happier on groomed and smooth terrain. This ski uses Volkl’s 3D Radius sidecut to make for a shorter 13.6-meter turn radius underfoot and longer 18.7-m and 27.1-m arcs in the tips and tails. This straighter tail creates a hook-free experience, making it easier to release from turns. Overall, it’s a very quick carver that does great at higher edge angles and in creating versatile turn shapes and styles. You can go from short-swing arcs to longer and more drawn out turns with ease.

This ski is great in the bumps and makes for easy transitions between turns. It’s very much at home on groomers and makes quick work of the corduroy for intermediate skiers. The fact that it has a shorter turn style in the tips and waist and a longer one in the tail is all about progression. These skis have a lot of pep and zip to them which create a very interesting character.