As the widest and most versatile performer in the Deacon lineup, it comes as no surprise that the Volkl Deacon 84 Skis are back by popular demand and, aside from a subtle color refresh, will return unchanged for the new season. At 84mm underfoot, the Deacon 84 skews a bit more toward the all-mountain end of the carving spectrum and thus contributes generously to a sense of all-conditions expertise. Its integrated Titanal Frame, multi-radius sidecut, and substantial camber profile continue this trend by endowing the Deacon 84 with an excellent balance between stability, versatility, and grip, while its 3D.Ridge construction shaves weight wherever possible. As a result, the Deacon 84 remains impeccably constructed to perform just as strongly as its titanal-powered competitors without the undesired element of weight. Steadfast grip on firm snow, intuitive maneuverability in soft snow, and utmost stability through crud and chop are all a result of this construction, with each of these characteristics allowing the Volkl Deacon 84 Skis to surpass their narrower siblings as the most versatile performer in the bunch.