How We Created Our Walking Poles

The Keenfit Factor…

Creating a pair of good quality; durable; light-weight,
sturdy; rattle-free Walking Poles that are not only
comfortable & easy to adjust but also affordable
& something we could stand behind,
warranty without difficulty
& be proud of – was our quest…

These were some of the factors, along with many more, that we made extremely important when we started Keenfit – the Pole Walking Co.

Here’s the story of how our Keenfit Walking Poles were created…

I, Sheri Simson, aka The Pole Lady, discovered Pole Walking almost 10 years ago on a trip to Denmark where my Mother-in-law ended up giving me a pair of poles someone had just given her. I didn’t know at the time but they were a very crude pair of trekking poles – they had ski-pole handles & straps with hard-rubber trail-feet – I was so excited to get them that I didn’t mind that they weren’t very comfortable & that they clunked, rattled & vibrated with every step.

A couple of years later, after I fell in love with Pole Walking & it changed my life [click here to read my whole life-changing story] – I started my search to find the best walking poles out there – poles that were good quality & well priced – that I could proudly represent & have available for people to use during my clinics & affordable for them to buy if they wanted them for themselves.

Well – it was not a simple task – In the end I had bought & walked with almost a dozen different pairs of Walking Poles & to no avail – I couldn’t find anything I felt good about. They were either: too expensive; too cheap; too noisy; too clunky or too uncomfortable! I was so frustrated & disappointed – I nearly gave up.

Thankfully my husband suggested that I design my own… & that was the true beginning of Keenfit – the Pole Walking Co. – I didn’t even know where to begin when it came to having them manufactured [my husband took care of that] but I did know what I liked & what I didn’t like about all the poles I had been Walking with over the last thousands of kms/miles.

It took probably 4 to 5 goes at it before we finally got it to where we have them today – working on everything from the materials; to the finishes; to the sizing, to the design of the locking mechanism, the handles & straps.

WE are proud to say that since March 2004:

  • We have sold tens of thousands of pairs of Keenfit Walking Poles
  • We WON the 2012 About.com Readers’ Choice Award for BEST WALKING POLES

…All while maintaining a less than 0.3% Return/Warranty Rate!

“Walking Poles should not only be light-weight, sturdy & rattle-free
but to help ensure that you’ll use them – they should also be
easy to adjust & comfortable… I Guarantee ours are!”

Please continue-on & get all your questions answered
so you can get the right Walking Poles for YOU…

The Solution to many Challenges

Since I was 3 years old, I have had a chronic kidney disease that results in high blood pressure, among... View Article

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The Solution to many Challenges

Since I was 3 years old, I have had a chronic kidney disease that results in high blood pressure, among all the other symptoms. When it was finally discovered that exercise would help in living with this disease, I became more active, mostly walking and jogging. Ankle problems kept me from jogging over the past 10 years.

I started going to a gym and although I didn’t always like it, my doctor recommended it and there was some stabilization in my health. I was at a plateau for a very long time, then I was introduced to Pole Walking by a seminar in our lunch-room at work. (my employer is very strong on keeping us healthy – more production, less sick-time, happier employees)  Note from Keenfit:  Have Sheri come speak at your workplace or event!  Give us a call to learn more (or check out the ‘Meet Sheri’ tab for more info) – 1-877-533-6348

My health has really stabilized, both my family doctor and kidney specialist are very happy with test results and my all-round health. We live in a beautiful part of the country, surrounded by mountains and I can walk along the beach, just a few minutes from my home, along with many other walking paths.

The greatest joy is striding out with my Poles (by the way, my ankle problems have also subsided) being surrounded by such beauty, and knowing “The Secret” as well. I have such gratitude that so many blessings have come my way, along with Pole Walking (the instruction classes enabled me to meet even more wonderful people), seeing my health improved, and having muscles with definition (who would have thought?). Pole Walking is great all year-round and it’s my quiet time when I can think about how many wonderful things have come into my life.

Veronica

Veronica PentictonBritish Columbia – CA