Pg Skies 1714 May 2026

Once airborne, the magic happens. The 1714 feels heavy in a good way. Turbulence that would fold a modern B-wing just gets absorbed by the 1714's heavy fabric and high internal pressure. Pilots report that at trim speed (approximately 38 km/h), the wing feels like it is on rails.

The Speed System: The 1714 has a massive speed range. With the bar pushed to the max (about 14 cm), the wing hits 55 km/h. Warning: Pushing bar on a PG Skies 1714 releases the "belly pressure." You must keep your hands active on the brakes when accelerated, or you will suffer a massive asymmetric collapse.

Let’s be blunt: This is not a beginner wing. pg skies 1714

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. Once airborne, the magic happens

Let's talk money. This is a "microbrand diver." Generally, microbrands depreciate 30% the moment you open the box.

However, the 1714 is behaving differently. Because production runs are tiny (50 units per batch) and the aesthetic is polarizing, flippers are active. A 1714 bought for $950 retail often sells for $1,400 pre-owned a week later. Do not buy this if: You are a

Caveat emptor: This is a bubble. Once PG Skies increases production (as they have hinted for 2025), the secondary prices will crash. Buy this watch because you love the brutalist design and the underdog story, not because you want a second mortgage.