Jason Collins (surfer)

Jason "Ratboy" Collins
Personal information
Born	(1974-07-04) July 4, 1974 Santa Cruz, California, U.S.
Residence	Santa Cruz, California
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	135 lb (61 kg)
Surfing career
Years active	1980–present
Sponsors	Salty Crew, Santa Cruz Surfboards, Smith Optics,Reeds Ginger Brew, Fished and Foraged.
Major achievements	(1999 & 2000) 1st Surfing Magazine Airshow Series, (2001) 1st Vans Airshow Series,
Surfing specifications
Stance	Regular (natural) foot
Quiver	5'6", 5'8", 5'10" to 10'2"
Favorite waves	Steamer Lane, Mitchells, Stockton Ave, Cowells (Santa Cruz)
Website	https://www.fishedandforaged.com/

Jason "Ratboy" Collins (born July 4, 1974, in Santa Cruz, CA) is an aerial surfer. He graduated from Santa Cruz High School. Collins dominated aerial surfing in the mid-nineties, as did surfers like Christian Fletcher. He is an accomplished long boarder and is known for his overall riding style.

Collins landed a backside 360 air during the Expression Session at the O'Neill Cold Water Classic in 1994. He did this at a time when his competitors were only doing top turns and roundhouse cutbacks. By landing that trick, Collins defined his persona in the surfing world. Collins has been a staple at multiple surf competition air shows even being published on multiple magazine covers. Collins has a line of signature surfboards with the Stretch label.

External links

• EXPN Interview
• Santa Cruz Sentinel Article Archived 2011-06-11 at the Wayback Machine