I hope so! I just copped a pair of the 2019 181. Excited but nervous. Last years model's dimensions didnt appeal to me, but the slimmer waist and reduced turning radius should make the ski a little more versatile? I havent ridden 4frnts in years. They will be replacing my candide 4.0s as inbounds destroyers. I love the 4.0s, but the Candides need wide open spaces so I am gonna put a touring rig on them. I am really hoping the Inthayne will be a little more forgiving in all conditions. anything reefy or mogully was rough on the candides. Anyways sorry for the tangent. I am hoping the thayne will be my go to daily noodler. I guess we will have to find out in november when they ship. the suspense is killing me already and I just ordered them.