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The Enormocast: a climbing podcast

Enormocast 242: Scott Franklin – Mullets and Mavericks

The Enormocast: a climbing podcast

Chris Kalous

Sports, Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Wilderness

4.9 β€’ 1.5K Ratings

πŸ—“οΈ 18 May 2022

⏱️ 101 minutes

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Summary

On episode 242 of the Enormocast, I run with one of the big dogs of the 80s, Scott Franklin. Scott was a prodigy shaking up the Gunks and the old ways in the early 80s. He then dropped the taboos against hang-dogging, bolting, top down inspection, and helped usher in the sport climbing revolution we …

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0:00.0

You are listening to the Enormo cast.

0:03.2

When it comes to Sportiva, I often praise the longevity of their venerated classics like the Mira.

0:08.6

Because well, if it ain't Baroque, don't fix it. Italian Baroque that is.

0:16.8

But as we know, I'm a stick in the mud whose glory days are well behind him.

0:20.9

But you, dear listener, still have your best days waiting to jump out at you like a puppy

0:25.4

wearing a backpack full of caramel corn. So hey forward thinkers,

0:29.2

let's take a gander at what's new over at Sportiva.com.

0:32.4

The redesigned Continental Ace is an absolute edging machine.

0:36.0

The updated tarantula line provides comfort and performance at a price point for everybody.

0:41.2

The TX2 EVO adds even more performance to Sportiva's stone-go-approach shoes.

0:46.4

And the new mantra is a minimalist slip or so light and flowy.

0:50.2

You'll swear you accidentally showed up to the gym and only your underwear.

0:54.0

Just like in that dream you had last night. Don't worry, I just look down to.

0:58.8

So when it comes to keeping you thinking ahead, Sportiva is there with innovation at every turn.

1:04.2

Why not see what's up and head over to Sportiva.com or follow them on Instagram.

1:08.5

And remember, Sportiva is a proud sponsor of the Enorma Cast.

1:23.9

Do you like compliments? Compliments are good, right?

1:27.7

From the outright straight to your face statements of praise to the knowing look and slight

1:32.4

chin jet from your favorite bro at the gym, compliments can turn your frown upside down in an

1:37.3

instant. And hands down of all the gear I pedal on the Enorma Cast, the item that receives the

1:43.2

most out of the blue compliments are the splitter hats from PeterWGilroy.com.

1:48.7

You know, the ones with the titanium plaques and badges. That's right, titanium on a hat.

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