What is a Kite Messenger?
A Kite Messenger is a device with one or more sails that is hooked over the line of a kite already in flight. With a good wind, the messenger climbs up the line towards the kite. At a predetermined stop, the messenger triggers a release mechanism that allows the sails to fold and then returns safely down the line to the kite flier. Some people attach pouches for dropping small candy treats. Others drop stuffed animals with parachutes. Still others have fit messengers with small cameras for taking Kite Aerial Photography or KAP. Messengers are great crowd pleasers and are even more fun to use.
RT Kite Messenger
Model Name “Envoy”
Specifications;
Dual sail unit
Sail material; Icarex
(Sails sewn by Pam Kirk & Mike Dennis)
Frame work; Skyshark wrapped P300 tubes
3 Ball bearing pulleys
Dimensions
Sails width = 48”
Sails height = 32.5”
Messenger overall length = 42.25”
Total sail area = 11 sq. feet
Compacts down to 2” x 3” x 42.25”
Note; A stopper device must be attached to the kite line prior to flying your main kite. (Use 500 lb. test braided line.) You will run the Envoy Messenger up the kite line, to the stopper device and then the messenger will return. The stopper device is included. The Envoy also Includes a color matching ripstop carry case.
A hi-res PDF instruction manual will be provided to each buyer.
There are only three units left now.
The accent colors are; Gold, Orange or Blue. (