Cheetah Factory Racing

Cheetah Factory Racing – Snowmobile Racks & Controls for Riders Who Live in the Backcountry

Cheetah Factory Racing (CFR) was started in 1999 by dedicated shredder Dave Basterrechea. Dave started snowboarding in 1987 and was instantly hooked. Years of competing and filming took him all over the world until he landed in Whistler, BC, Canada in 1997.

In 1997, Dave began using snowmobiles to access the backcountry for snowboarding missions. Snowmobiling quickly became the best way to reach the massive terrain surrounding Whistler. Back then, the only way to carry your snowboard was in your backpack. Dave realized that carrying his board on his back was getting in the way of his sledding—especially when tandeming with another person.

In the summer of 1999, Dave built a prototype snowboard rack for his snowmobile and began testing it that winter. The design worked. Soon he realized skiers needed a way to carry skis and poles as well, so in 2000 he built a dedicated ski rack. These early CFR snowboard and ski racks were the first purpose-built snowmobile racks for boards and skis available on the market.

In 2011, Dave turned his attention to snowmobile control. He wasn't happy with the stock handlebars on his sled—they bent easily and never felt quite right. After trying all the other options out there, he decided to design his own. This launched the CFR snowmobile control division. With feedback from team riders, a full line of signature bars and the flagship Boondocker bar were born.

Today, CFR products are tested in some of the most demanding conditions by snowmobilers, skiers and snowboarders: bumped-out icy trails in the morning, deep powder in the alpine, and the occasional “oops” rollover. With hundreds of hours of real-world abuse behind them, CFR racks, handlebars and controls are built to last.

Why Choose Cheetah Factory Racing?

• Backcountry-Born Design – Products created by riders who actually use sleds to access big mountain terrain.
• Proven Snowboard & Ski Racks – Some of the first and most trusted snowboard and ski racks for snowmobiles.
• Dialed-In Control – Signature handlebars and controls like the CFR Boondocker bar designed for aggressive mountain riding.
• Built to Take a Beating – Engineered to handle icy trails, tight tree lines and the occasional crash or rollover.
• Trusted by Riders Worldwide – A favourite among serious sledders, sled-skiers and sled-boarders.

Shop the CFR Lineup at West Coast Sledders

• CFR Snowboard Racks & Ski Racks
• CFR Handlebar Systems & Boondocker Bars
• CFR Risers, Grips & Controls
• CFR Mounting Hardware & Rack Accessories
• CFR Branded Accessories & Lifestyle Gear (where available)

At West Coast Sledders, we stock CFR for riders who live in the backcountry—sled-snowboarders, sled-skiers and mountain sledders who need gear that works every single day in real terrain.

Optimized for Riders in BC, Alberta & Beyond

We proudly supply Cheetah Factory Racing products to riders across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Pacific Northwest. If you use your sled to access snowboarding and skiing zones, or you ride technical mountain terrain, CFR racks and controls are a game-changer.

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