Skifolio

Völkl

Deacon 8.0

A 80 mm carving ski. Narrow and quick edge to edge. Built for groomers.

Völkl Deacon 8.0, drawn from aboveVÖLKL
109Tail mm
80Waist mm
125Tip mm
Length

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Turn radius
13 m
Weight per ski
Not listed
Metal
No
Tail shape
Not listed

From the side

Side profile: Tip rocker, camber underfootCamber underfootTip rocker
Tip rocker, camber underfoot. A slightly early-rising tip starts turns easily; camber behind it holds an edge on groomers. The dots mark where the edge contacts the snow. Illustration of the profile type, with heights exaggerated.

Where it's at home

  • Firm groomers100
  • Soft groomers100
  • Trees & bumps83
  • Chop & crud15
  • Powder0
  • Deep powder0

Scored 0-100 from the ski's waist width, rocker profile and turn radius. It describes the shape, not how the ski feels.

Who it's for

  1. First turns

    Not the target

  2. Cruising

    Good match

  3. Charging

    Good match

  4. Expert

    Not the target

Rated for ability 4-7 on a 10-point scale, which is cruising to charging.

Every length

LengthTip / waist / tailRadiusWeight
151 cm125 / 80 / 109 mm13 mNot listed

What's inside

  • Tip Rocker
  • Cap Construction
  • 3D Radius Sidecut
  • P-Tex 2100 Base
  • Woodcore
  • Cap

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