Skydiving Magazine. first published in 1979. is the principal leader in skydiving news. training. and equipment. Unrivaled by competition. this magazine has survived the test of time. continuously providing up-to-date. unprecedented information to avid skydive fans. Boasting that it is a magazine published by jumpers and for jumpers. this has become the handbook for skydiving safety and technique.
Often compared to Parachutist. the only other magazine for skydivers. Skydiving Magazine offers more regional news. safety and performance articles. Since Parachutist is published by United States Parachute Association (USPA). the agency which governs skydiving in the United States. it tends to focus more on USPA events and news. technical articles. and regulations. Skydiving tends to cover competitions more fully and also provides information on non-regulation subjects. The coverage of nonconformist skydiving techniques has created a following of enthusiasts that enjoy other versions of this extreme sport.
One major advantage of Skydiving Magazine is it is the only widely distributed source of information on BASE jumping and BASE events as USPA does not...