normiss 744 #26 January 21, 2009 Geez man, I hope that isn't "telling"! Stoopid economy. Or should I say "It's the economy stupid!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimemerson 7 #27 January 21, 2009 Skydiving would do BASE articles when Parachutist wouldn't. Hell, they even MENTION BASE. Parachutist won't. You could say "fuck" in Skydiving. Try that in Parachutist. You could have tasteless ads in Skydiving. Don't even try in Parachutist. Parachutist panders to new members for the survival of the organization. Skydiving has (had) a loyal following who were willing to pay. Parachutist has captive members who have to take what they're given even when they don't want it (the magazine, that is.) Truffer's editorials gave us a real skydiver perspective as alternative to a magazine that is handcuffed by having to cater to members vs. subscribers. And that is the difference; Member driven vs. subscriber driven. With Skydiving leaving we will experience not just a loss of an alternative periodical, but a truer representation, an independence and a voice. Sorry to see it go. Real sorry. I hope we still hear from Mike time to time. He's actually a very nice guy. (He might be reading this so... Hi, Mike )Ah, well, as this day has shown, all things are possible, and all things pass. We are all part of change. Change we want and cause, as well as change someone else resents. We are the new bright future of our own destiny as well as the harbinger of someone else's end. Life is like that; yin & yang, black & white, then and now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #28 January 21, 2009 Dark times. Please come back soon. www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildfan75 1 #29 January 21, 2009 Damn...I just started my subscription the end of December and got one issue. Hopefully this was a last minute decision. If it wasn't and they still took my money... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 22 #30 January 21, 2009 Hi Madi and all, What a drag!! Well after 30 years, wow!! Hopefully someone will "pick up the torch" and carry on.SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #31 January 21, 2009 Dude that sucks. I loved reading Skydiving 10 times more then Parachutist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dninness 4 #32 January 21, 2009 Quote Noooooooo! I was probably one of the few people who did a 10 year subscription and I was about to re-up it again. By far and away my favorite magazine that I always look forward to. Damn damn damn. Yeah, my 10 year just ran out, kept forgetting to grab my label to put my subscriber number in so I could re-up it. Guess my procrastination paid off, this time. Still, I'd rather have the darn mag. Now I gotta wait 30 days or so between my mistresses.. *sniff* I just bought my girlfriend's brother a gift subscription for Xmas. Well, guess I can reinvest in a sub to Popular Mechanics for him :) Darn. My ex-wife got me that 10 year subscription, and when we got divorced and the mag kept coming, I thought "Well, theres at least one thing that came from her that I can still appreciate!" Hahahahah..NIN D-19617, AFF-I '19 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dninness 4 #33 January 21, 2009 Oh, yeah, and I even got my photo published in there last year... how cool is that?NIN D-19617, AFF-I '19 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #34 January 21, 2009 I hate to hear this! Great magazine to keep up on things. I don't give a shit if I don't get a dime back from them. I will miss it. Sad to see it end. I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpsteve 0 #35 January 21, 2009 Other than BPA's "Skydive the Mag" what other English language skydiving magazines can people recommend? I just downloaded the form for "Skydive" but as it is only 6 times a year I am looking for another one that can keep me satiated between it and Parachutist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patworks 5 #36 January 21, 2009 Agree. Amen.Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #37 January 21, 2009 Quote Hi Madi and all, What a drag!! Well after 30 years, wow!! Hopefully someone will "pick up the torch" and carry on. I'd be game, but don't know the first thing about publishing.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #38 January 21, 2009 Quote I have a lifetime subscription! NickD Might wanna change your address..before THEY DO! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #39 January 21, 2009 Quote Dagnabit......I had just subscribed or thought I did..my Visa wasn't billed Ditto. I re-upped and never did get charged....now I know why------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,325 #40 January 21, 2009 Hi JP, Quotedon't know the first thing about publishing. Neither did Mike when he first started out. His first issues were a cut-n-paste on his girlfriend's kitchen table. Poynter gives seminars & writes books on self-publishing. Start reading, it'll be your chance to finally make a million. JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #41 January 21, 2009 I have enjoyed the magazines for more than a dozen years. Sad to see this happen but they have been running it for 30 years, which is plenty long enough for anybody at one job. I hope they find somebody else to take over soon."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #42 January 21, 2009 Although I found Parachutist being about skydiving and Skydiving about parachuting a bit confusing, I always preferred the current news in Skydiving over the same regurgitated articles and generic boogie/competition coverage in Parachutist. That stinks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longtall 0 #43 January 21, 2009 Sad news: Ive really enjoyed the magazine." 90 right, five miles then cut."---Pukin Buzzards Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #44 January 21, 2009 Quote Quote Hi Madi and all, What a drag!! Well after 30 years, wow!! Hopefully someone will "pick up the torch" and carry on. I'd be game, but don't know the first thing about publishing. I was thinking the same thing. Website instead of print? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #45 January 21, 2009 Quote I was thinking the same thing. Website instead of print? Eh, that's not really different than what DZ.com is, and I have no desire to compete in that medium.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #46 January 21, 2009 Quote Start reading, it'll be your chance to finally make a million. JerryBaumchen A million in skydiving? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #47 January 21, 2009 QuoteQuote I was thinking the same thing. Website instead of print? Eh, that's not really different than what DZ.com is, and I have no desire to compete in that medium. Well there is always the option of doing something similar to this. I'd open this in a new window. Click the lower right corner to go forward. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sid 1 #48 January 21, 2009 Quote Quote Start reading, it'll be your chance to finally make a million. JerryBaumchen A million in skydiving? it's easy if you start with $2,000,000 Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tombuch 0 #49 January 21, 2009 QuoteI was probably one of the few people who did a 10 year subscription and I was about to re-up it again. Damn damn damn. Me too! That was a terrific deal that assured I would get the magazine well into the future. The check for my renewal was written and envelope stamped, and it was just waiting for a trip to the post office.Tom Buchanan Instructor Emeritus Comm Pilot MSEL,G Author: JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerpaul 1 #50 January 21, 2009 I just got a reply to my email to Skydiving. It confirms that the magazine is folding. It says that refunds are on the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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