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

Eric Frei · 16th June 2007, 01:34 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 link 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).

Drouin Tree Service · 20th June 2007, 06:48 PM

Be handy when theres a big gum to do!

Cannon · 26th July 2007, 06:18 AM

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

Jim Trouse · 7th December 2007, 09:46 PM

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

Eric Frei · 8th December 2007, 07:25 AM

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 · 8th December 2007, 08:41 AM

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 · 8th December 2007, 09:45 AM

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

Eric Frei · 8th December 2007, 11:52 AM

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, 06:46 PM

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 · 9th December 2007, 03:07 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, 06:16 PM

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 · 10th December 2007, 12:19 AM

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

Jeff Darby · 10th December 2007, 07:35 AM

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

Jeff Darby · 10th December 2007, 07:50 AM

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.

Eric Frei · 10th December 2007, 07:55 AM

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.

newguy18 · 10th December 2007, 08:15 AM

yes its quite obvious if it stops it becomes a descender.

Ace Master · 11th December 2007, 04:25 PM

Hi all, been a little busy..

Power ascender I have some answers, and pics for you guys.
The gold ascender on the rope is only a 2nd back up.
When you stop it doesn't become a descender it stay stationary.It has a on and off switch, only when you accelerate it starts to climb the rope.
You fill up the petrol tank before going up it would last about 4hrs...
Setting up the rope is the same as securing a climbing or foot locking line the only different s is that we tie the end of the rope to the base of the tree,to do this you need to have a long rope (80m plus)Then feed the rope around the power sprocket and back out again and you are ready to go.It can lift up to 300kg, so bigger saws,ropes and climbing gear are not a problem to haul up with you

This power ascender is not for everyone, we only use it mainly on tall trees and wide trunk bases to get quick canopy access, with little time and energy wasted.If you had to deadwood or remove limbs on 5-10 trees in a day at 100 plus feet with no travel tower access then its a big advantage.

Jeff Darby · 11th December 2007, 07:53 PM

Thanks Ace,
I think it's better to show the equipment in actuall use by reall Arborists,It has it's place in your arsenal...especially with you blokes with the grand old girls you's work on

Eric Frei · 11th December 2007, 08:57 PM

I'd use that every day, bugger humping!

Jeff Darby · 11th December 2007, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

I'd use that every day, bugger humping!

LOL...I hear Ya...By the time I hit the canopy my tounge's hangin out

Ace Master · 18th December 2007, 09:02 AM

JayD and all.
Here is a small video of the power ascender working

YouTube - Acetreemaster power ascender

RC1 · 19th December 2007, 03:59 AM

Ace, there were moments in that video where it appeared the ascent seemed to slow down and then pick-up again, even though the revs remained constant, or perhaps it was just the camera angle or something?

Does the rope ever slip? and is the weight of the load/climber relevant to the machines efficiently?

Thanks

Reg

Ace Master · 19th December 2007, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RC1

Ace, there were moments in that video where it appeared the ascent seemed to slow down and then pick-up again, even though the revs remained constant, or perhaps it was just the camera angle or something?

Does the rope ever slip? and is the weight of the load/climber relevant to the machines efficiently?

Thanks

Reg

RC1
You are very observant, just a bit of rope slack under a small branch thats all.
The rope goes around a v-type sprocket has'nt sliped yet.............The gold ascender on the rope is the 2nd back up, can lift up to 300kg no problems.

Ace Master · 20th December 2007, 07:58 AM

RC1
Today I took some pics of the rope set up on the power ascender for you.
Check them out....

treejames64 · 13th April 2009, 11:12 AM

Dang, now I can keep climbing for another 40 years... What happens when the accelerator sticks....lol

Eric Frei · 16th August 2009, 12:50 AM

Motorised-motorized-rope-ascender - Video

Eric Frei · 18th August 2009, 06:54 PM

On the job for quick access... "Wow that save a lot of time and effort"

Garry Brockley · 18th August 2009, 07:49 PM

What weight is is Eric?

Eric Frei · 18th August 2009, 07:54 PM

It weighs around 10Kg.

Just shoot a high crotch, SRT climb the short tail with the device (we have just enough rope to reach the ground, hop off the device (and onto your climbing system), lower back to ground via lots of extra rope left in the bag. Fast, quick, easy and straight to a decent high point.

Take as much shit up there with you as you like coz it doesn't bother you anymore.

Garry Brockley · 18th August 2009, 07:57 PM

thats cool

i could have used that the last couple of days long climbs into the canopies hurt after lunch. lucky man

16th June 2007, 01:34 PM	#1
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	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 link 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). Attached Thumbnails __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

20th June 2007, 06:48 PM	#2
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,727	Be handy when theres a big gum to do! __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

7th December 2007, 09:46 PM	#4
Jim Trouse Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 67	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 http://www.arborclimb.com.au CONTRACT CLIMBER CERT IV HORT(ARB) NMIT CERT III HORT (NMIT)

8th December 2007, 07:25 AM	#5
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	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. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

8th December 2007, 08:41 AM	#6
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,497	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

26th July 2007, 06:18 AM	#3
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

8th December 2007, 09:45 AM	#7
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	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. old schooler

8th December 2007, 11:52 AM	#8
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	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 __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

8th December 2007, 06:46 PM	#9
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,497	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.

9th December 2007, 03:07 AM	#10
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	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. old schooler

9th December 2007, 06:16 PM	#11
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,497	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.

10th December 2007, 12:19 AM	#12
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender I know 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. old schooler Last edited by newguy18; 17th January 2009 at 03:54 PM.

10th December 2007, 07:35 AM	#13
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,059	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 __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

10th December 2007, 07:50 AM	#14
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,059	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. __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

10th December 2007, 07:55 AM	#15
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	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. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

10th December 2007, 08:15 AM	#16
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender yes its quite obvious if it stops it becomes a descender. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

11th December 2007, 04:25 PM	#17
Ace Master Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 385	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender Hi all, been a little busy.. Power ascender I have some answers, and pics for you guys. The gold ascender on the rope is only a 2nd back up. When you stop it doesn't become a descender it stay stationary.It has a on and off switch, only when you accelerate it starts to climb the rope. You fill up the petrol tank before going up it would last about 4hrs... Setting up the rope is the same as securing a climbing or foot locking line the only different s is that we tie the end of the rope to the base of the tree,to do this you need to have a long rope (80m plus)Then feed the rope around the power sprocket and back out again and you are ready to go.It can lift up to 300kg, so bigger saws,ropes and climbing gear are not a problem to haul up with you This power ascender is not for everyone, we only use it mainly on tall trees and wide trunk bases to get quick canopy access, with little time and energy wasted.If you had to deadwood or remove limbs on 5-10 trees in a day at 100 plus feet with no travel tower access then its a big advantage. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Website: The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists YouTube: Ace Tree Master

11th December 2007, 07:53 PM	#18
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,059	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender Thanks Ace, I think it's better to show the equipment in actuall use by reall Arborists,It has it's place in your arsenal...especially with you blokes with the grand old girls you's work on __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

11th December 2007, 08:57 PM	#19
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender I'd use that every day, bugger humping! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

19th December 2007, 03:59 AM	#22
RC1 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Macclesfield England Posts: 188	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender Ace, there were moments in that video where it appeared the ascent seemed to slow down and then pick-up again, even though the revs remained constant, or perhaps it was just the camera angle or something? Does the rope ever slip? and is the weight of the load/climber relevant to the machines efficiently? Thanks Reg

20th December 2007, 07:58 AM	#24
Ace Master Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 385	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender RC1 Today I took some pics of the rope set up on the power ascender for you. Check them out.... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Website: The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists YouTube: Ace Tree Master

13th April 2009, 11:12 AM	#25
treejames64 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gainesville, fl Posts: 104	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender Dang, now I can keep climbing for another 40 years... What happens when the accelerator sticks....lol

16th August 2009, 12:50 AM	#26
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender Motorised-motorized-rope-ascender - Video __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

18th August 2009, 06:54 PM	#27
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender On the job for quick access... "Wow that save a lot of time and effort" Attached Thumbnails __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

18th August 2009, 07:49 PM	#28
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender What weight is is Eric? __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

18th August 2009, 07:54 PM	#29
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender It weighs around 10Kg. Just shoot a high crotch, SRT climb the short tail with the device (we have just enough rope to reach the ground, hop off the device (and onto your climbing system), lower back to ground via lots of extra rope left in the bag. Fast, quick, easy and straight to a decent high point. Take as much shit up there with you as you like coz it doesn't bother you anymore. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

18th August 2009, 07:57 PM	#30
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: Power Ascender makes canopy access a breeze - no sweat \| power ascender thats cool i could have used that the last couple of days long climbs into the canopies hurt after lunch. lucky man __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

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