Now in its second year of existence, the Volkl Deacon 84 skis with the low ride XL 13 bindings are an amazing package for front side skiers all over the world. For advanced and expert skiers who are looking for the ultimate in carving power and performance but who also do not want to sacrifice versatility and all-mountain performance, it's hard to do much better than the Deacon 84. Thanks to the build, shape, and profile, as well as the improved binding system, the Deacon 84 checks a ton of boxes for a wide variety of skiers and skier styles. Starting with Volkl's Full Sensor Wood core, the skis start with a pretty beefy base. This is the stiffer and denser core, so you can be assured that you're going to get some amazing stability and performance out of the ski. Add to that the titanal frame technology from the Mantra and Kendo collection and you've got edge grip and precision for days. Just tip this thing on edge and it'll take right off in the carved turn shape of your choosing. This is accomplished with the 3D Radius Sidecut that allows you to change up your turn shape thanks to multiple radii along the edges of the ski. You don't have to think about it too much, it's a lot more intuitive than that. Want to make long fast turns, go ahead! Want to shorten it up and rip some bumps? No problem! The Volkl Deacon 84 remains one of the smoothest and most well-rounded skis on the planet, bar none.