Volkl Peregrine 72 Master Review: World Cup Build, All-Mountain Brief

The Volkl Peregrine 72 Master is a World Cup construction ski with an all-mountain brief, and it is the first sub-80 mm ski Volkl has given its 3D Radius Sidecut. It runs 122/72/103 with full titanal, phenol sidewalls, an ash Tailored Torsion Woodcore and a World Cup base. Volkl is explicit that this is not a beginner ski. It is built for instructors, former racers, and experienced skiers who want race-bred precision without being locked into a single turn shape.

In this article

• Peregrine 72 Master specs
• Three radii in a 72 mm ski
• What full titanal does
• How it skis
• Who this is actually for
• What length should you get?
• How we tune it
• FAQ

Peregrine 72 Master specs

Full titanal layup, phenol sidewalls, ash Tailored Torsion Woodcore, Tailored Carbon Tips, 3D.Glass, P-Tex 4504 sintered base with Zebra structure, and a premounted Marker WorldCup Plate at 10 mm. Recommended binding is the Marker Comp 16 GW Master with a 90 mm brake.

Plate premounted

Volkl Peregrine 72 Master

168, 173 and 178 cm, two of each on the rack. Race construction you can ski all day.

$1,199.99 See lengths →

Three radii in a 72 mm ski

A traditional race ski has one radius and one job. Put it on edge and it draws that arc, which is perfect in a course and limiting everywhere else.

The Peregrine 72 blends three. At 173 cm the tip radius is 20.7 m, the centre is 14.5 m and the tail is 17.3 m. Roll it slightly and the long tip radius starts a big, stable arc. Load it harder and you engage the tighter centre, which tightens the turn under you. That is what lets one ski make a GS turn down an open pitch and a short slalom turn through traffic without fighting you.

What full titanal does

Titanal is an aluminium alloy sheet laid into the ski. Full titanal, as opposed to a partial strip, means the sheet runs the width and length of the layup.

It does two things. It damps vibration, which is why this ski stays quiet on ice at speed when a lighter ski starts chattering. And it adds torsional stiffness, which is what actually holds an edge when you are pressuring the ski hard on firm snow. The cost is weight, and at 2,340 g per ski at 173 cm this is a heavy ski by modern standards. That weight is the point, not an oversight.

How it skis

Demanding and precise. It rewards a skier who drives the front of the boot and gets the ski on edge early, and it is unforgiving of a passive, back-seat stance. Drive it properly and it is one of the most confidence-inspiring skis you can be on when the Front Range goes firm in February.

At 72 mm underfoot it is quick edge to edge in a way nothing wider can match. It is also, unambiguously, a hard snow ski. Six inches of fresh is not its day.

Who this is actually for

Volkl lists the skier level as professional and says plainly that it is not a beginner ski. We would put it more specifically: this is for someone who can already carve, who skis a lot of firm Colorado groomers, and who wants a ski that gets better the harder they push it.

If you want one ski for everything, this is not it, and the Revolt 101 or the Atomic Bent 100 will serve you better. If you already have a soft-snow ski and want a genuine carver for the other four days a week, this is a lot of ski for the money.

What length should you get?

Only three lengths, and carving skis are sized shorter than all-mountain skis because you are riding the sidecut rather than floating on the ski.

• 168 cm: up to roughly 5 ft 8 in, or anyone prioritising short quick turns
• 173 cm: roughly 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft, the all-round choice
• 178 cm: taller or heavier skiers, and anyone skiing long turns fast

How we tune it

This is the ski in our lineup where tuning matters most. A race-construction carver with a dull or badly beveled edge is a waste of a titanal layup. Volkl ships it with a Serial Finish, factory tuned and ready to ski, but the factory tune is a compromise across every buyer.

A proper race tune sets the base and side bevels for how you ski and where you ski, and on a ski like this you feel the difference immediately on firm snow. This is exactly what our World Cup Race Tune exists for.

What this ski is built for

World Cup Race Tune

Bevels set for your skiing and Colorado hardpack. The difference on a titanal carver is not subtle.

$125 Book a race tune →

Frequently asked questions

Is the Volkl Peregrine 72 Master a beginner ski?

No. Volkl rates it at professional level and states it is not a beginner ski. It demands an active, forward stance and rewards skiers who can already carve.

How heavy is the Peregrine 72 Master?

From 2,270 g per ski at 168 cm to 2,410 g at 178 cm, without bindings. It is a heavy ski on purpose, and the weight is what keeps it calm on ice.

Does the Peregrine 72 Master come with a plate?

Yes, the Marker WorldCup Plate at 10 mm comes premounted. Volkl's recommended binding is the Marker Comp 16 GW Master with a 90 mm brake.

Can you ski the Peregrine 72 off piste?

Occasionally and not happily. At 72 mm underfoot with a race construction it is built for hard snow. Anything soft or deep calls for a different ski.

What is 3D Radius Sidecut?

Three effective turn radii blended into one ski: longer radii at the tip and tail for stable big turns, and a tighter radius through the centre for quick short turns.

Related reading: Tuning: Why a Race Tune Matters and What Size Skis Do I Need? Specs sourced from Volkl.