I know that almost 200 is a big difference but I would gladly save some more and get the deboichet, hence you can order now and save for several more months because delivery time is up to around 4-6 months
If I was to buy a new 161 you could get my drake for 90 and i would get a deboichet, no second thoughts about that.
Anyway, surfing is about having fun on the water so anyway you choose is up to you, the fun factor will not change a lot as long as you have not tried a deb. you will not miss it either