Scott was the first American climber to establish an 8b+ (or 14a) with his first ascent of Scarface at Smith Rock. His company, Franklin Climbing - later sold to Black Diamond, produced climbing wall holds, hangboards, bouldering mats and other training equipment in the 1990s.
References
[1] http://www.gunksclimbing.com/blog-page.php?Flashback-Scott-Franklin-42
[2] https://www.karabinclimbingmuseum.com/franklin-holds.html |