What is the history of the Paricon sled?
Paricon has had a long and colorful history in the sled-making business. Henry F Morton started producing hand-crafted sleds in his kitchen in 1861. The art evolved into a business. He founded Paris Manufacturing in South Paris, ME. From then through today- and into the future- the sled making progresses.
Where did Henry F Morton make his sleds?
Henry F Morton started producing hand-crafted sleds in his kitchen in 1861. The art evolved into a business. He founded Paris Manufacturing in South Paris, ME.
Where is Paricon sleds distribution center in Maine?
Paricon serves customers throughout the U.S. from its distribution center in South Paris with high-quality products and on-time delivery. Paricon’s success and excellence in customer service earned them the Maine Gannett Family-owned Business of the Year Award!
What are the different types of Flyer sleds?
The sled line has evolved to include a wide assortment of products for winter use…sleds, including steel runner and plastic models at various price points, foam sliders, inflatable tubes, wooden toboggans, snowboards and snow toys.
Paricon has had a long and colorful history in the sled-making business. Henry F Morton started producing hand-crafted sleds in his kitchen in 1861. The art evolved into a business. He founded Paris Manufacturing in South Paris, ME. From then through today- and into the future- the sled making progresses.
What kind of sled was in the 1960’s?
VINTAGE 1960’s SPEEDAWAY WOODEN AND IRON SLED, PARIS MFG.CO.. MODEL: 854 Vintage Paris ZENITH Fastback 645-Z 46” Wood Snow Sled with Steel Rails RARE!!!
What was the price of a Paul Cote sled?
According to an online inflation calculator, that would be about $445 today. Model #36 was $30, or about $670 today. So, these carriages were very expensive in their day and most likely the state of the art. One very interesting feature that Paul explained to us was a change Paris Manufacturing Company made in the undercarriage of its sleds.
Henry F Morton started producing hand-crafted sleds in his kitchen in 1861. The art evolved into a business. He founded Paris Manufacturing in South Paris, ME.
