Babylon Freefly

About us

We are proud to present Babylon Freefly, one of the best skydiving teams in the sport, a collective that was created more than 20 years ago.

Our mission has always been to stay at the edge, be dynamic, remain creative and inject vitality into the sport and passion into our work. We truly live and breathe the skydiving life!

Babylon, new ID, new Era, new Vision...

Babylon is carving out a creative and dynamic shift, with a re-imagined, super beautiful version of our classic Babylon logo, we refreshed our ID to present Babylon's continuing commitment to the fast growing development of the art of body flying and the sport of Freefly skydiving.

Coaching

Babylon's new Vision...Redefining our future.

One of our successes has been the introduction of a vital and dramatic schedule of events with an edge, aimed at all levels, designed to enlighten and entertain as well as train and inform. The Rebirth of Toys & Games events promise elements of an old style boogie fun vibe fused with a modern "Zen" approach to flying and skydiving community.

Winning numerous gold medals in Freefly, Freestyle, VFS, "2way & 4way Dynamic" Indoor Skydiving at World Class Level with the longest running school in the sport, Babylon have a range of training courses suited to the needs of novices and experts alike.

For individuals seeking to learn or improve their Freefly skills we provide One on One Coaching, for more experienced teams or individuals, Team Training and Big Way Workshops allow a rapid and cost effective way of improving awareness and skills in a safe environment.

Babylon also provides Wind Tunnel Coaching, which allow for rapid progression in a confined space, translating to maximum spacial awareness when in the air.
If you have any questions about our coaching programmes or are unsure which is the best method for you, get in touch!

Production

Babylon has extensive experience in choreography and production of aerial media for mediums including TV, film, music videos, live events and printed media.

We have been involved in projects ranging from television adverts for El Corte Ingles, Peugeot or Nintendo, appearing for the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi annual air show or during the Red Bull Air races, creating inspiring photography for the Readers Digest magazine and shooting for big production film companies. Expertly skilled as body and canopy pilots, we can deliver results of the highest quality with minimal time or fuss, the results are simply stunning.

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The team

Stephane Fardel

27'000+

Our new lineup includes original Babylon founder and owner, an icon of a Freeflyer, Stéphane Fardel... Some people are astonished at his continued motivation and commitment to Babylon and the sport, with 5 gold medals and a total of 10 podiums at World Class Competitions to claim to his name and 3 world class winning Freefly teams trained by him. Stéphane brings a broad wealth of experience and an artistic depth to the team. His sometimes-introverted nature belies an indestructible passion for Freefly and a creative heart.

Cathy Bouette

24'000+

Long-term Babylon member and collaborator, assists and supports the team with her incredible energetic personality and totally individual flying style and abilities.
A fantastic and breathtakingly talented Free-flyer, and twice Freefly World Champion! The only woman to achieve this in the sport.
Cathy along Stéphane reshapes the new vision for Babylon and it's continued dynamic future, nurturing up-and-coming future members and ripping it up at Babylon events and projects.

Théo Verry

10'000+

Above all a flyer passionate for speed!
He has many teaching qualifications (instructor, trainer and examiner for Freefly, PAC (AFF) and tandem. This allows him to come and strengthen the Babylon team's field of action. Sharing the love of the sport with his teammates, as well as with the students of the school. In search of permanent progress, Théo is an athlete who thrives on smiles "and fresh water".

Mickael Lamy

9'000+

Strong, daring, a grafter and he's not afraid to engage a Pro-Ski-Freerider. He has the Babylon spirit - riding for pure pleasure not for the show. This is the new Freefly force of nature...
Training and proud to be in the team, motivated to be one of the best.

Tom Rigaudeau

6'000+

Tom, 23 years old, a talented flyer with boundless energy and an enormous potential. He is a professional helicopter pilot, and when he's not working, he spends all his time Freeflying or Base jumping. Since the age of 15, he has worked hard and passionately on dropzones, with always a true Freefly spirit. The new generation, yet with the old school spirit. His contagious and permanent smile makes him a fantastic team mate and coach. Freefly is adventure, and for him, this is just the beginning.