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6 Christmas Gift Ideas for Sledheads from C&A Pro Snowmobile Skis

Rev up those engines and get ready to hit the snow-covered trails because the holiday season is about to take a thrilling turn! For the sledheads who live for the rush of the winter wind against their face, Christmas is the perfect time to gear up for the ultimate adventure. This year, give a gift that matches the passion of your favorite snowmobile enthusiast. C&A Pro Skis, the powerhouse in high-performance snowmobile skis, has a line-up of gifts that will make this holiday season unforgettable. Color Handles are Back! Help the sledheads on your gift list customize their C&A [...]

December 12th, 2023|Categories: C&A Pro Blog posts|

Snowplow Cutting Edges Made from Same UHMW Plastic Used in C&A Pro Snowmobile Skis

A long winter of snowplowing can leave your driveway and parking lot scuffed and scratched. Avoid this expensive and unsightly snow removal damage with a UHMW Poly Cutting Edge manufactured by our sister company May Wes Manufacturing. May Wes UHMW poly cutting edges are manufactured from the same heavy duty UHMW plastic used to make C&A Pro snowmobile skis. We custom manufacture your UHMW poly snowplow blades right here in our Hutchinson, Minnesota plastic fabrication shop. We offer a very fast turnaround time and can typically ship cutting edges within a couple of business days (lead times are longer [...]

January 30th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , |

Aftermarket Snowmobile Ski Manufacturer C&A Pro Appoints New Brand Manager

C&A Pro, the world’s leading manufacturer of high performance snowmobile skis, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ryan Greenwaldt as its Brand Manager. As the new face of C&A Pro, Greenwaldt manages and develops distributor and dealer accounts, oversees C&A Pro’s athlete sponsorship program, and provides warranty and technical support to end users. He also works hand-in-hand with C&A Pro’s marketing team to ensure the Hutchinson, Minnesota-based snowmobile ski manufacturer continues to dominate the high performance snowmobile ski market. In addition, Greenwaldt supports C&A Pro’s sister company, May Wes Manufacturing, with inside sales, trade shows and marketing initiatives [...]

C&A Pro Remembers Dale Cormican, Inventor of C&A Pro Skis

C&A Pro is sad to announce the passing of our founder Dale Cormican, the record-breaking snowmobile racer and inventor who transformed the snowmobiling industry with numerous innovations, including the invention of C&A Pro Skis in the 1990s. Dale passed away at the age of 77 July 12 in Fargo. Dale Cormican with the Boss Cat. Inducted into the Snowmobile Hall of Fame in January 1997, Dale was the two-time winner of the storied Winnipeg-to-St. Paul International 500 cross-country race, racing Arctic Cat Panthers to back-to-back victories in 1968 and 1969. He broke the world land speed record for snowmobiles [...]

July 20th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

Memories of Snowmobiling with Dad from C&A Pro Riders

Happy Father’s Day, Sledhead Dads! We asked our social media followers to share how their dad got them hooked on snowmobiling. And, wow, did they take us on a trip down Memory Lane. Read on to see what they had to say … @deegan.4: I was 18 months old and my dad put me on a 1985 kitty cat (same one he rode as a child) with a leash attached and let me ride around the grass and I was hooked 😎😂 @travirandompage: Snowmobile racing @reeberfeever: He bought me a Kitty Cat and painted and decaled it like his [...]

June 18th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , |

How to Get Kids Hooked on Snowmobiling – Tips from Levi LaVallee, Zach Johnson & C&A Pro Riders

I still remember the day my big brother got me hooked on snowmobiling. The fish weren’t biting so he asked me if I’d like to take a ride around the lake on his old El Tigré. After a bit coaching and coaxing he had me zipping around like no one’s business. I don’t know who had a bigger smile on their face – me or my brother, who must have gotten a kick out of seeing his timid little sister shred through the snow. You’ll never forget the day you were hooked on snowmobiling, and who hooked you – [...]

What Are the Best Carbides for Snowmobile Skis, Shaper Bars or Round Bars?

When it comes to selecting the best carbides for snowmobile skis, it comes down to riding style, snow conditions, and personal preference. At C&A Pro, we offer Stud Boy Shaper Bars and Woody’s Round Bars. We typically recommend Shaper Bars for more aggressive riders, snocross racers and cross-country racers because they have more grab. We steer trail riders, youngsters and boondockers toward round bars that are easier on the shoulders for riding longer distances and don’t require as much upper body strength. Snow conditions also make a huge difference, and while both styles of carbides will work, round bars [...]

Are C&A Pro Aftermarket Snowmobile Skis Worth the Investment?

Aftermarket snowmobile skis are one of the easiest ways to quickly improve your sled’s performance, but a solid pair of high performance snowmobile skis, carbides and a mounting kit for your sled can be pricey. Is it worth investing $500+ on a C&A Pro ski package? You bet it is if you want to Ride Like A Pro! But don’t just take our word for it. We reached out to our social media followers for their thoughts on this subject, and here’s what they had to say: danyrevs: I really like how planted the C&A Pro skis make the [...]

Now Hiring – Compression Molding Mold Operator

Now Hiring Mold Operator Pride Solutions is growing and we are hiring Mold Operators to join our Compression Molding department!  Come and work for a Diverse, Family Owned and Oriented manufacturing company located in Hutchinson, MN. Serving the Agricultural, Power Sports, Industrial and Defense Markets. Job Title:          Mold Operator Work Shift:     3rd Shift: 7:30 pm to 6:00 am Monday – Thursday (four 10 hour shifts) Company:       Pride Solutions: May Wes, C&A Pro, Pride Engineered Plastics, Pride Assembly Wage:            Starting at $19.00 per hour ($17.00 per hour base, plus a $2.00 [...]

Minnesota Millennial Farmer Jumps a Tractor on a Snowmobile with Levi LaVallee’s Coaching

Minnesota Millennial Farmer Zach Johnson met his idol Levi LaVallee who helped him set a new "Township Record" jumping a John Deere tractor with a snowmobile! Zach used to race snocross in the early 2000's. He ran C&A Pro skis back then, and is now riding on a custom set of C&A Pro XCS snowmobile skis manufactured from compression molded UHMW in our plastic compression molding shop in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Zach has been protecting his farm equipment with UHMW poly aftermarket agricultural products manufactured by our sister company, May Wes Manufacturing. Visit www.maywes.com to learn about our May Wes [...]

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