Let’s be blunt: This is not a beginner wing.
The PG Skies 1714 is for:
Do not buy this if: You are a weekend warrior who only flies in glass-off conditions. This wing is meant for the mountains, for wind, and for pilots who actively fly the glider, rather than letting the glider fly them. pg skies 1714
PG Skies uses a triple-layer lume application: BGW9 (blue glow) on the hands and indices, plus a secret drop of C3 (green glow) on the bezel pip. The result is that the watch glows like a torch for 6-8 hours. In a dark bedroom, you can read the time at 3 AM without squinting. Let’s be blunt: This is not a beginner wing
The PG Skies 1714 is built to be a generational tool if maintained: Do not buy this if: You are a
To understand the PG Skies 1714, you must understand the era. In 2002-2004, paragliding was transitioning from "recreational" to "adventure racing." The X-Alps had just begun, and manufacturers were fighting to produce wings that could climb in weak thermal cores but still slice through rotor on lee sides.
PG Skies was founded by a former aerospace engineer from Toulouse, France, who believed that most wings were too forgiving. He wanted a wing that rewarded active piloting. The 1714 was released in 2003 as a limited-edition run. Only 200 units were ever produced, which is why finding a PG Skies 1714 today feels like finding a vintage Porsche 911.