Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat | power ascender

Ekka · 15th June 2007, 07:34 PM

Actsafe in Sweden make the patented rope-ascender Odysse - PME commonly called the power ascender.

Undoubtedly the ascent of trees is tiring and strenuous. Whilst there's a myriad of mechanical devices they all require physical effort, this is where the Power Ascender stands out. Used on a single kernmantel static rope of between 10.50mm and 13mm diameter you power your way up.

ascending with power ascender

The user has full control over the speed from 0 to 22 meters per min. Imagine that, the world's tallest tree ascended in around 5 minutes without any physical effort, providing of course the rope was set at the top of the tree.

The Power Ascender Safe Working Load is 300 kg, more than ample for the even the largest tree climbing arborists fitted out with all the gear.

In this word document is a list of dealers. If you do not have a dealer in your country you may purchase the Actsafe Odysse - PME Power Ascender directly by clicking here, it is priced at 2924 EUR plus freight to your address. At time of this publication the unit is not available for sale in US and Canada (insurance does not cover it).

a_lopa · 20th June 2007, 12:48 AM

Be handy when theres a big gum to do!

Cannon · 25th July 2007, 12:18 PM

Hi, that gas powered winch, brand?, cost?. That's soooo cool. self tending, show mwe more. Thanks Laddie

jtrouse · 7th December 2007, 03:46 AM

Footlocking is a hell of a lot cheaper!!! looks cool but alot of cash and how heavy is it??

Ekka · 7th December 2007, 01:25 PM

Ace uses one of these and so do the McMahon fellas. They can also use it to haul gear up like heavy lowering ropes, saws etc.

Thing is, you get to your work point fresh not busted.

Therrin · 7th December 2007, 02:41 PM

I'm a bit skeptical. Besides, like it mentioned, you have to secure the rope to the top of the tree first. Maybe I'm just used to my ascenders, but I can go up 140' and not be "winded" when I get there.

Would be nice to toy with if I had $2K lyin around I suppose

newguy18 · 7th December 2007, 03:45 PM

Heck I could probabley build one given I had enough time.

Ekka · 7th December 2007, 05:52 PM

Not available for sale to USA so keep using ya ascenders.

Psssst, to use you ascenders the rope still has to be secured to the top of the tree first.

Have you seen video of how easy it is and how the McMahons fire a bag 200' plus into the canopy of some huge gum?

They have 2 big shots mounted together, crank it up with a prussik release mechanism, aim and fire. They use a roll of bailing twine so if the shot sucks just cut it off and go again.

Check out the video on this link Bond Treeclimbing Stunt

Therrin · 8th December 2007, 12:46 AM

Ahhh... ya got me on that one Ekka.

Alright fine, I just don't like it. Happy? lol.
I can just see a couple of rednecks sittin around in there garage and drinkin beer, thinkin about how to work as little as possible, and coming up with something like that!

Wouldn't keep me from thinking about making one though, like Newguy.

newguy18 · 8th December 2007, 09:07 AM

i was serious though a little welding maybe a 2 horse briggs engine a pulley and a clutch some rod and someone braver than me to test it.

Therrin · 9th December 2007, 12:16 AM

You build it, I'll test it.

But If it's okay with you, I'll call over a climber friend to belay me with a seperate top-rope.

Just give me 10% and we'll call it even.

Or you could find a drunk mexican. He might do it for a six pack or something.

newguy18 · 9th December 2007, 06:19 AM

I nkow its for ascending but do you guys think something like that might be able to be modified for lowering?just a thought.

JayD · 9th December 2007, 01:35 PM

The laws of physics what goes up must come down! I dont think I'd want this device running out of juice on a accent or if it was capable decent, What happens when this happens does the gearing and the friction keep stationary? Imagine yelling down to your groundie from 60' petrol......petrol... flap your arm....and he's goin....what I cant hear ya..LOL

JayD · 9th December 2007, 01:50 PM

In all this tool is an assett for folks who climb the monsters, Arriving at the canopy fresh to work with little energy wasted...what an advantage.

Ekka · 9th December 2007, 01:55 PM

Yes all stays stationary and you have to stop to hop off it anyway. In GM's video you'll see he rides with an ascender back up.

Ace guys also use one.

15th June 2007, 07:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,508	Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender Actsafe in Sweden make the patented rope-ascender Odysse - PME commonly called the power ascender. Undoubtedly the ascent of trees is tiring and strenuous. Whilst there's a myriad of mechanical devices they all require physical effort, this is where the Power Ascender stands out. Used on a single kernmantel static rope of between 10.50mm and 13mm diameter you power your way up. The user has full control over the speed from 0 to 22 meters per min. Imagine that, the world's tallest tree ascended in around 5 minutes without any physical effort, providing of course the rope was set at the top of the tree. The Power Ascender Safe Working Load is 300 kg, more than ample for the even the largest tree climbing arborists fitted out with all the gear. In this word document is a list of dealers. If you do not have a dealer in your country you may purchase the Actsafe Odysse - PME Power Ascender directly by clicking here, it is priced at 2924 EUR plus freight to your address. At time of this publication the unit is not available for sale in US and Canada (insurance does not cover it). __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

20th June 2007, 12:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 909	Be handy when theres a big gum to do! __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory

7th December 2007, 03:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
jtrouse Sappling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 43	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender Footlocking is a hell of a lot cheaper!!! looks cool but alot of cash and how heavy is it?? __________________ Regards Jim

7th December 2007, 01:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,508	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender Ace uses one of these and so do the McMahon fellas. They can also use it to haul gear up like heavy lowering ropes, saws etc. Thing is, you get to your work point fresh not busted. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

7th December 2007, 02:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,304	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender I'm a bit skeptical. Besides, like it mentioned, you have to secure the rope to the top of the tree first. Maybe I'm just used to my ascenders, but I can go up 140' and not be "winded" when I get there. Would be nice to toy with if I had $2K lyin around I suppose __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

25th July 2007, 12:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cannon Sappling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: `Dingmans Ferry, PA Posts: 11	Hi, that gas powered winch, brand?, cost?. That's soooo cool. self tending, show mwe more. Thanks Laddie

7th December 2007, 03:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,789	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender Heck I could probabley build one given I had enough time. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

7th December 2007, 05:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,508	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender Not available for sale to USA so keep using ya ascenders. Psssst, to use you ascenders the rope still has to be secured to the top of the tree first. Have you seen video of how easy it is and how the McMahons fire a bag 200' plus into the canopy of some huge gum? They have 2 big shots mounted together, crank it up with a prussik release mechanism, aim and fire. They use a roll of bailing twine so if the shot sucks just cut it off and go again. Check out the video on this link Bond Treeclimbing Stunt __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

8th December 2007, 12:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,304	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender Ahhh... ya got me on that one Ekka. Alright fine, I just don't like it. Happy? lol. I can just see a couple of rednecks sittin around in there garage and drinkin beer, thinkin about how to work as little as possible, and coming up with something like that! Wouldn't keep me from thinking about making one though, like Newguy. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

8th December 2007, 09:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,789	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender i was serious though a little welding maybe a 2 horse briggs engine a pulley and a clutch some rod and someone braver than me to test it. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

9th December 2007, 12:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,304	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender You build it, I'll test it. But If it's okay with you, I'll call over a climber friend to belay me with a seperate top-rope. Just give me 10% and we'll call it even. Or you could find a drunk mexican. He might do it for a six pack or something. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

9th December 2007, 06:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,789	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender I nkow its for ascending but do you guys think something like that might be able to be modified for lowering?just a thought. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

9th December 2007, 01:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
JayD Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 985	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender The laws of physics what goes up must come down! I dont think I'd want this device running out of juice on a accent or if it was capable decent, What happens when this happens does the gearing and the friction keep stationary? Imagine yelling down to your groundie from 60' petrol......petrol... flap your arm....and he's goin....what I cant hear ya..LOL __________________ Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory

9th December 2007, 01:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
JayD Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 985	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender In all this tool is an assett for folks who climb the monsters, Arriving at the canopy fresh to work with little energy wasted...what an advantage. __________________ Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory

9th December 2007, 01:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,508	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender Yes all stays stationary and you have to stop to hop off it anyway. In GM's video you'll see he rides with an ascender back up. Ace guys also use one. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors