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Deacon 80 or 84 sizing
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Can anyone provide insight into how the length of the Volkl Deacons is measured in comparison to other brands? Do they seem comparatively longer or shorter within their category of skis? I've heard mention of some tip and tail rocker being incorporated.

At the moment, I'm skiing an Atomic X9 WB 174 cm, 74mm width, 16m radius).

I’m 182cm, fairly light 74kg, skiing level 7 on a scale 1-10 (1 = beginner 10 = expert)
What’s the recommendation for Deacons?
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My brother in law is slightly shorter and maybe 10 kg heavier than you. He's on the 177 80s. It's the right length for him. Similar ability level.

84 is a stiffer ski.
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I'm about 10cm shorter than you but not much lighter. I have a pair of Deacon 80s in 167 for when piste conditions are not "perfect" for me (fast carving on hardpack).

I find the Deacons excellent and very forgiving when skiing typical mixed scrappy slushy spring snow, when my race carvers would be hard work. You may want to try a pair in 172?
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I have the Deacon 84 in 172. I'm 177cm and around 71kg and was skiing a 160 slalom ski before.

I find them to be a great all round ski, especially good in softer, bumpier conditions and much more forgiving than the shorter race skis I've been using for the past 20 years. They get a bit squirrelly straight running on icy/hard pistes, and are obviously pretty slow edge-to-edge compared to a slalom ski, but it's worth it for the ease of use in the variable terrain.

I'd probably suggest 172 or 177 - best if you can try them or a similar "all mountain" ski first.
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Thanks for your helpful comments!

2 follow-up questions:
What's your experience with the quite unique 3D radius concept of the Deacons in practice?
Are there differences between the 3D radius and the single radius concept?
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