Magazines

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What skydiving magazines are out there for this sport, one geared to newbs is better for me.
Thanks!

[BASE841 3]

Two main monthly publications, at least here in the US:

http://www.skydivingmagazine.com/

http://www.uspa.org/

(You get Parachutist free when you join USPA.)

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http://www.skydivingmagazine.com/

http://www.uspa.org/



Fixed it for ya

[bodypilot1 0]

Skydivingmagazine and Parachutist, you can read both entirely in one shitting......



Be safe
Ed

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[Groundbound 0]

Thanks,
Which would be best for subjects such as: training, technique, safety tips?

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Thanks,
Which would be best for subjects such as: training, technique, safety tips?

Both of those magazines contain that type of content, though it does tend to be aimed at experienced skydivers instead of students. Both also contain general news. Overall, I think Skydiving is the stronger publication and well worth the cost of the subscription. I'm not positive I'd pay for Parachutist if it wasn't included in my USPA membership, but I guess it's fun to look through for pictures of my friends.

As far as I know, you're not going to find a magazine geared towards students, but there's lots of other reading to be done. This very site contains lots of good articles. See this post for some other reading recommendations. Also if you don't yet have a copy of the Skydivers Information Manual, that's probably the best place to start to learn about training in the US, as most student training programs are based on the Integrated Student Program that is outlined in the SIM. It's available at most DZs or from the USPA site.

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you could also look at this http://www.skydivemag.com/

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