What makes a great climbing hold?
Well, the shape to start. We have over 1,000 fantastic shapes in production currently, with new, tasty shapes being added to the line up all the time. Beyond shape, the handhold must be friendly on the skin, aesthetic, and most importantly – strong. Continue reading
Franklin Supports The Recreation Project
Franklin Handholds recently donated our climbing holds to The Recreation Project, a non-profit whose mission is to inspire Ugandan youth to overcome fear and patterns of war. The experiential learning model of The Recreation Project is one the most powerful … Continue reading
tips and tricks
Follow the 80/20 philosophy of route setting. Set 20% of your routes at a 5.10 level of difficulty or higher, and set 80% of your routes at less than a 5.10 level of difficulty. This will allow you to draw … Continue reading

