Also, I didn’t even think of this before, but cameramen for Cinema rigs carry heavy camera rigs for hours at arms length. A lot of times it’s a $50k-$100k rig when it’s kitted out with an Arri or RED with cinema primes and all. So keeping that up and at shoulder height all day would be ideal (without the compressor noise of course). But the concept is solid. Plus the director gives two shits what you look like while you’re shooting. As long as you get the shot, you’re good. Another professional industry that exo suits will thrive in.
I am considering these for my guys. We build houses, drywall, painting, you name it, lots of overhead work. While the video of a heavy weight was interesting and informative, I suspect a graph of the percentage change in productivity/strength/reps/endurance slopes upward as weight is decreased. Said another way, we lift heavy things, but that's not the issue - it's using a 5 lb. impact driver to drive 1000 screws overhead that I'd like to see a big productivity boost for. So would you please test light weight applications with more reps?
Hey a fellow trades man, would you like to tell him his workout toy is highly toxic and causes brain damage or should we just let him keep playing with it until he’s tying his name and spelling his shoelaces backwards…. I think I learned that around the same time I learned fire is hot and sticking stuff in those lil holes in the wall that are just begging to have stuff stuck in them will hurt like hell…. By the way that’s not an accent he from Utah he’s just been playin with that brick for too long…
I got it sent to me by Festool to give it a test run. It's most certainly worth for those who work with for example the planex. Awesome support. But you should consider the price... It's expensive.
interesting! my workplace uses a Graco plural component spray rig for polyurea coatings, also known as "truck bedliner". The spraynozzle is heavy and has a thick supply hose bundled in an electrically heated jacket. It is considerable weight to carry with one arm, the hose slung over the other shoulder for balance of this weight. this becomes strenuous pretty quick, and the guys who operate that equipment all have messed up shoulders before long. they tried a boom crane type thing. to act as a support but it is simply not practical in the way we have to move around to coat complex shaped sculptures. I have been looking into steadicam gimbal type support vest used in photography but this is a real possible solution too!
Yeah, you should really check it out, it's great for lifting things that are quite heavy. I can imagine a spray nozzle and a heavy hose is quite heavy to lift during a longer period and the Festool ExoActive might be a great solution!
At the price this thing is 10 seconds of extra work or 10 more passes with a tool above your head doesn’t seem like it’s game changing. I found this after having to stop working full time due to an injury to my shoulder and had hoped this might see me able to do more but I just don’t think it would. Happy for festool to let me have one to find out though obviously 😂
@@FennahMakes I can only comment from personal experiences and with over 21 years on the tools I would say it is not work over my head that has ruined me but lifting and kneeling. The damaged shoulder was due to an accident outside of work. 3 knee operations and a herniated disk are the result of work and this doesn’t seem like it is designed to stop that type of ware and tear…
There is some misinformation with the improvement computations. T2-T1/T2 is the calculation that should be used to reflect % improvement. As such, Test 1: 58-41/58 = 29%; Test 2: 50-34/50= 32%; Test 3: 31-21/31= 48%. Average gain: 29+32+48/3 = 36%
What happens to the users back when they use that thing for 8-12 hours/per day? What happens when they need to go to the washroom? What happens when they work in the cold? Does the person lose muscle mass when using for 6 months or more?
For all the naysayers, I imagine infantry carrying around a 100 lb minigun like Arnold in Terminator 2 might be an easier task. Being mobile with a giant apparatus would be a ton easier with that rig. New tech comes a lot easier to the public after they see the military using it in vehicles and infantry. Plus the US Military has a lot of cash to spend for expensive toys like this.
This is an extreme test, for example, the planex is much lighter than the brick of lead and you move your arms around, using more muscles, making it easier. Pricew wise, it wil retail for about 3000. What’s your opinion? Keep in mind you’ll be able to use it everyday and also mind the health benefits, not just that it makes it easier
You needed to start without the exo. Otherwise you’ve pre-exhausted yourself and the second test is not the same as the first because your body is already weakened.
What do you expect he’s working out with Lead, I give him 3 months before he’s wearing a cape and a helmet with that suit making the same video all day everyday until peanut butter:30 time
Come & renovate my new home, sheeting, plastering Ames taping, coving & decorating. Do upstairs with the gadget& downstairs without & we can find out if it’s worth the £3k , efficient & also beneficial for the user. As this will be a “trial”….. obviously the renovation will be done for FREE 💯👍✌️🙈🏴🍻
@@FennahMakes It would be better than good as you would also get more experience working the new Festool exoactive & get more efficient using the product during this product “trial”,…. So it’s a Win Win for us both right ?! 🤔✌️👍. 😂🍻😂
I was watching your video and I apologize in advance because I am not saying this to be mean But first I have a hearing problem and second you have a bit of a speech impediment which made it difficult for me to listen to you. also you were over repetitive on the lengthy name. As for how you were doing the over head test, you were still relying on your own strength as per the way you extended your hand out past the exo-suit. repeat the test but this time hold the forearm straight up and down, vertical. Relying solely on the machine to hold the weight. Do the same in your NO suit test as well.. I think you'll find the machine will hold longer this way. Your own arm was the weakest link for this test. Not the machine. repeat the test and you'll have more positive results in favor of the exo-suit.
PS I have a disability, my shoulders are poor, I can barely carry groceries.. I'd love to try this exo-suit, but I also have a back injury so walking is very limited and very straining. So I'd like the full body exo-suit.
Also, I didn’t even think of this before, but cameramen for Cinema rigs carry heavy camera rigs for hours at arms length. A lot of times it’s a $50k-$100k rig when it’s kitted out with an Arri or RED with cinema primes and all. So keeping that up and at shoulder height all day would be ideal (without the compressor noise of course). But the concept is solid. Plus the director gives two shits what you look like while you’re shooting. As long as you get the shot, you’re good. Another professional industry that exo suits will thrive in.
That’s thinking out of the box! Nice I didn’t even think of this!
Steadicams and other rigs for supporting cameras have been around for years...
I am considering these for my guys. We build houses, drywall, painting, you name it, lots of overhead work. While the video of a heavy weight was interesting and informative, I suspect a graph of the percentage change in productivity/strength/reps/endurance slopes upward as weight is decreased. Said another way, we lift heavy things, but that's not the issue - it's using a 5 lb. impact driver to drive 1000 screws overhead that I'd like to see a big productivity boost for. So would you please test light weight applications with more reps?
Did you bought it ? Was it worth it ?
Hey a fellow trades man, would you like to tell him his workout toy is highly toxic and causes brain damage or should we just let him keep playing with it until he’s tying his name and spelling his shoelaces backwards…. I think I learned that around the same time I learned fire is hot and sticking stuff in those lil holes in the wall that are just begging to have stuff stuck in them will hurt like hell…. By the way that’s not an accent he from Utah he’s just been playin with that brick for too long…
I got it sent to me by Festool to give it a test run. It's most certainly worth for those who work with for example the planex. Awesome support. But you should consider the price... It's expensive.
interesting! my workplace uses a Graco plural component spray rig for polyurea coatings, also known as "truck bedliner". The spraynozzle is heavy and has a thick supply hose bundled in an electrically heated jacket. It is considerable weight to carry with one arm, the hose slung over the other shoulder for balance of this weight. this becomes strenuous pretty quick, and the guys who operate that equipment all have messed up shoulders before long. they tried a boom crane type thing. to act as a support but it is simply not practical in the way we have to move around to coat complex shaped sculptures. I have been looking into steadicam gimbal type support vest used in photography but this is a real possible solution too!
Yeah, you should really check it out, it's great for lifting things that are quite heavy. I can imagine a spray nozzle and a heavy hose is quite heavy to lift during a longer period and the Festool ExoActive might be a great solution!
Omg omg at last I’m like ripley from alien with the cargo loader 😂
😂
immediately i can see how it may benefit my right hand (not job related) 🙂
That’s an expensive way to do that😂😂
At the price this thing is 10 seconds of extra work or 10 more passes with a tool above your head doesn’t seem like it’s game changing. I found this after having to stop working full time due to an injury to my shoulder and had hoped this might see me able to do more but I just don’t think it would. Happy for festool to let me have one to find out though obviously 😂
Exactly my thought
I see where you are coming from but if you think over the years? I think it can be an addition to anyone's health when working above the head.
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@@FennahMakes I can only comment from personal experiences and with over 21 years on the tools I would say it is not work over my head that has ruined me but lifting and kneeling. The damaged shoulder was due to an accident outside of work. 3 knee operations and a herniated disk are the result of work and this doesn’t seem like it is designed to stop that type of ware and tear…
Hit one of those power sensing punching bags with it on
You’ll be a monster😂😂
There is some misinformation with the improvement computations. T2-T1/T2 is the calculation that should be used to reflect % improvement. As such, Test 1: 58-41/58 = 29%; Test 2: 50-34/50= 32%; Test 3: 31-21/31= 48%. Average gain: 29+32+48/3 = 36%
I believe you!
What happens to the users back when they use that thing for 8-12 hours/per day?
What happens when they need to go to the washroom?
What happens when they work in the cold?
Does the person lose muscle mass when using for 6 months or more?
I honestly don’t know😂
Next test should obviously be crime fighting!
I am robocop😂😂😅
Nice test. I thought you never would be tired with the exoskeleton. Maybe in the future, as this is just came out.
Yes you will it just supports you en enlightens tasks!
For all the naysayers, I imagine infantry carrying around a 100 lb minigun like Arnold in Terminator 2 might be an easier task. Being mobile with a giant apparatus would be a ton easier with that rig. New tech comes a lot easier to the public after they see the military using it in vehicles and infantry. Plus the US Military has a lot of cash to spend for expensive toys like this.
That’s also great!!
Rubbish test, keep your arm at the same angle otherwise it means nothing...
In hindsight, true
Disons : +50% dans le meilleur des cas ? J'imaginais mieux... Est-ce que ça vaut le rapport bénefice/prix ?
This is an extreme test, for example, the planex is much lighter than the brick of lead and you move your arms around, using more muscles, making it easier. Pricew wise, it wil retail for about 3000. What’s your opinion? Keep in mind you’ll be able to use it everyday and also mind the health benefits, not just that it makes it easier
Elbow bent vs elbow not bent. This is not a fair comparison. To me it appears as if the exoskeleton did nothing to increase your lifting abilities.
yeah looked a waste of time. did he do it on the same day? if he did how much rest?
Thanks for taking the time to post your honest feedback!
Same day and it's not a 100% flawless comparison I see that now!
You needed to start without the exo. Otherwise you’ve pre-exhausted yourself and the second test is not the same as the first because your body is already weakened.
You might be right…
What do you expect he’s working out with Lead, I give him 3 months before he’s wearing a cape and a helmet with that suit making the same video all day everyday until peanut butter:30 time
A woman without the ExoActive vs a muscular man with the ExoActive. Ya, that's an even match!!
Come & renovate my new home, sheeting, plastering Ames taping, coving & decorating.
Do upstairs with the gadget& downstairs without & we can find out if it’s worth the £3k , efficient & also beneficial for the user.
As this will be a “trial”….. obviously the renovation will be done for FREE 💯👍✌️🙈🏴🍻
That would be great wouldn’t it😂
@@FennahMakes It would be better than good as you would also get more experience working the new Festool exoactive & get more efficient using the product during this product “trial”,…. So it’s a Win Win for us both right ?! 🤔✌️👍. 😂🍻😂
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I was watching your video and I apologize in advance because I am not saying this to be mean But first I have a hearing problem and second you have a bit of a speech impediment which made it difficult for me to listen to you. also you were over repetitive on the lengthy name.
As for how you were doing the over head test, you were still relying on your own strength as per the way you extended your hand out past the exo-suit. repeat the test but this time hold the forearm straight up and down, vertical. Relying solely on the machine to hold the weight. Do the same in your NO suit test as well.. I think you'll find the machine will hold longer this way. Your own arm was the weakest link for this test. Not the machine.
repeat the test and you'll have more positive results in favor of the exo-suit.
PS I have a disability, my shoulders are poor, I can barely carry groceries.. I'd love to try this exo-suit, but I also have a back injury so walking is very limited and very straining. So I'd like the full body exo-suit.
Maybe you can go to a Festool expo and ask if you can try it out?
I'm Dutch so speaking in English is something I try to do my best but is not natural to me. Thanks for the feedback!
The range of motion is not the same. This is a horrible video to promote this product
Thanks for the feedback!👍