We are often asked which sled system is better between our Paris sled based systems and the Snowclipper.

Our answer is that it depends on your uses.  Both systems are about the same size in terms of cargo space and use the same harnesses and poles.  Both perform very well in a variety of conditions.  The differences are that:

• The Paris Sled is a general purpose sled that is about 4 lbs lighter and $50 less expensive than the Snowclipper. It is durable    enough to last for a couple years of hard use. Instead of a cover, most Paris sled fans use packs, duffels or a burrito wrap with a tarp.

• The Snowclipper is designed specifically as a pulk sled. Like a kayak - it is created from rotational molding.  It is much more durable with over twice as much plastic on the bottom (this is at the expense of the extra 4 lbs). It also does not have the wide rims of the Paris which can hang up on brush if you do a lot of bushwacking.

• The Snowclipper has 2 slots that make it easy to add dividers or backrests for kids if that ever becomes an issue.  The Snowclipper Complete comes with covers, or the more basic options give you the ability to purchase covers later.

• The most popular difference is the retractable fins on the Base and Complete Snowclipper models. These allow you to deploy or retract the fins with a flick of a ski pole. (The fin option on the Paris based Backcountry sleds are removable but you have to take out your gear first.)

You will not go wrong with either choice.