By Sophia Reynolds

4Front Inthayne

Overview and Intended Use

The InThayne is aimed at riders who mix deep-powder freeriding with backcountry freestyle play. It’s a powder-first freeride ski that prioritizes float and pivotability while retaining enough playfulness for jibs and switch landings. This model suits advanced to expert skiers looking to explore big lines and creative terrain rather than groomer-focused performance. Expect it to shine off-piste in fresh snow, tree runs and technical couloirs, rather than as a piste carver. It rewards confident snow-reading and commitment to steep, deep lines.

On-Snow Feel and Float

On snow the InThayne is immediately notable for its float and effortless pivoting in deep snow. The Powder Rocker — early rise in tip and tail with a flatter underfoot section — keeps the shovel up and lets the ski swing around in tight spots. Carbon stringers add pop and torsional stability, while the neoprene tip soaks up chatter and softer impacts. At speed it feels surprisingly composed, though on firm groomers the wide shovel and rocker reduce direct edge hold compared to narrower freeride skis.

Construction and Specs Explained

Construction blends an Aspen/Maple core with carbon stringers, a neoprene-damped tip, sintered base and full sidewall construction. Tip width (138 mm) and tail (129 mm) provide lots of planing surface, while the 117 mm waist balances float with agility. Turn radius (23 m at 181 cm, 25 m at 188 cm) gives stable arcs at speed but is less suited to very tight, quick turns. Weights (approx. 1863 g/1974 g per ski) are reasonable for a powder ski and reflect a balance between durability and low swing weight.

Where It Excels and Limitations

Where the InThayne excels is on big powder days and for creative backcountry sessions. It’s playful enough for presses, butters and switch tricks, yet stable enough to drop steep chutes where speed and float are required. Its limits show up on hardpack and icy slopes: the broad shovel and rocker geometry don’t provide the same edge bite or precise carving of cambered, narrower freeride skis. For someone seeking a piste-focused partner this is not the optimal choice.

How It Compares and Who Should Buy

Compared with other powder-focused freeride skis, the InThayne sits as a more playful, slightly lighter tool. Think of it as closer to playful powder boards like the Mind Expander or Hovercraft in spirit — more freestyle-minded than a pure big-mountain charger. It’s great for riders who want a fun, surfy powder ski with pop and damped tips, and less suited for those prioritizing edge hold and piste precision. Mounting a bit back from center is recommended to maximize float and control.