2027 Volkl Peregrine 76

For 2027, the Volkl Peregrine 76 gets a new graphic but returns otherwise unchanged. Volkl’s Peregrine 76 is a strong and sturdy ski that holds up quite well to fast skiing and mid-radius carves. This is a recreational-oriented GS ski that can punch above its level and create very deep trenches on groomers and packed powder. At 76 mm underfoot and with two sheets of metal, this Peregrine 76 is very grippy and predictable, offering a strong balance point for skiers who simply don’t want to be on something super-narrow. It's nice to have a wider platform to help skiers get up on higher edge angles without feeling uncomfortable.

Volkl is certainly known for their creative engineering and solid construction. Built with a multi-layer wood core consisting of 67% beech and 33% poplar stringers, this core leans to the heftier side. The beech does a fantastic job at creating a dense feel while the poplar keeps the ski a bit lighter and peppier. Volkl uses two full sheets of titanal in this ski for damping and power and then adds their 3D Glass structure to increase stiffness and responsiveness. By placing the fiberglass in a three-dimensional format, they boost firmness and snap as opposed to normal two-dimensional laminates. In the tips of the skis, we see their Tailored Carbon Tips that boost responsiveness and keep things light. Tester Bill Shore notes that "this ski felt very stiff and skied fast. This ski performs best on groomed, hard surfaces. This is a ski for an advanced or expert skier. Because of its stiffness, it requires more pressure to get the Ski to perform well on turns. This is a good Ski for someone who wants to go fast and has the skills to pressure the Ski to carve well."

The footprint of this ski also has a lot of creativity and uniqueness to it. One of the main points here is that the Peregrine 76 uses tip and tail rocker—something that most other companies do not apply to their frontside skis. Volkl uses a long and low rocker profile in most of their skis, so it’s not terribly surprising that they employ this tactic into their Peregrine 76. The rocker serves a few purposes here—first it helps with softer snow, increasing the ski’s versatility for more all-mountain carving. Second, it allows skiers an easier entry and exit into the turns. You get a ton of power and grip in the underfoot zone, so overall it’s not an issue, but it does make a difference for the race skier who hops on a Peregrine. This ski still uses a “normal” turn radius of 17.6-meters in the 176 cm length, putting it more on the GS side than the narrower Peregrine 72, and it is still devoid of the 3D Radius of many skis within Volkl’s realm. Tester Dave Raybould notes that his "First impression is very similar to the Stockli Laser SC or Blizzard HRC; a pretty burly frontside ski that likes to carve, but can skid, do short turns, and even the bumps if the pilot has the skills. Consider the Peregrine 72 for something snappier in transition if you prefer shorter turns. I’d probably choose that over the 76. I really like these types of skis; narrow, stiff, beer-league race type skis. Very similar to the Blizzard HRC."

As a wide-bodied carver, these are specific skis for stronger and more aggressive skiers. You do need to get them going at a reasonable speed before you can access the proper performance, so there are some skiers who simply won’t be comfortable with that proposition. Peregrine is all about fast and fun, delivering decent all-mountain performance while excelling on-piste. Whether you're a high-end recreational carver or someone looking for a beer league racer, the Peregrine 76 is a fantastic option.