A participant hopes his landing is worthy of winning the Best Chow category. Photo by Rodolpho Chona.
Freestyle swooping has always been about style, energy and creative expression. That spirit came alive last September at Skydive the Ranch in Gardiner, New York, when Red Bull athlete Jeff Provenzano launched Wildstyle, a canopy piloting competition designed to honor swooping’s roots while pushing it into the future.
Provenzano built Wildstyle to feel different. Competitors weren’t stepping into a typical competition—they were entering an atmosphere pulsing with music, graffiti-inspired visuals and Red Bull-style energy. Artist Tony Curanaj created the original Wildstyle outline, which Benjamin Forde of Phreshair transformed into the official logo and jersey. Adding to the atmosphere, New York artist Rob Provenzano painted a massive canvas that set the backdrop for the awards ceremony.
The contest featured three freestyle rounds, each scored across five categories: style, creativity, amplitude, difficulty and landing. Judges Jack Lane, Leland Bendel and Provenzano—each with extensive swooping experience—ensured that competitors were evaluated with both technical knowledge and an eye for artistry. The goal wasn’t simply distance or precision; it was about originality, style and control.
Prize money raised the stakes, with $16,000 up for grabs. Every competitor walked away with something—gear, swag or a unique Red Bull experience—reinforcing that Wildstyle was about celebration as much as competition.
The group poses together for a photo. Photo by Rodolpho Chona.
Sponsors included Larsen & Brusgaard, Loft Gear, Multicam, Namafly, Oakley Standard Issue, OTB Boots, Paratec, Performance Textiles, Phreshair, Red Bull and Tandem BASE Moab. Additional support came from physical therapist Mike Starapoli, Jim McIntyre (aka DJ Jungle Jim) and the iconic DJ/MC Redman, who brought the crowd to life and gave the event a festival-like atmosphere.
The competition ended with a surprise: a sunset angle jump in custom jerseys, with one final round of swoops across the pond. Wildstyle 2025 was more than just another canopy piloting event. It was a statement—a return to swooping’s raw origins combined with a freestyle vision built for today’s generation. With its electric energy, creative spirit and roots at one of skydiving’s most iconic dropzones, Wildstyle proved that swooping isn’t just alive—it’s evolving.
Skydive Arizona in Eloy will host the next Wildstyle event this November 19-21.
Luz Diaz D-35925
Gardiner, New York