anyone know if these skis are measured like k2's big mountain skis? i.e: a 179 hellbent is as long as a 185 salomon, etc.
Is the measurement from tip to tail (surface area) or actual height?
just wondering if 169 or 179 ski's/looks bigger or smaller than a typical length

Tech Specs:

Lengths:

159cm, 169cm, 179cm 

Dimensions:

109 / 85 / 109mm 

Sidecut:

[179mm] 26m 

Construction:

Triaxial Braiding, Vertical ABS Sidewalls 

Core Material:

Fir 

Tail:

Symmetrical Twin 

Binding System:

No 

Binding Included:

No 

Recommended Use:

Park, pipe, urban 

Manufacturer Warranty:

1 Year