Jason Collins (surfer)
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| Jason "Ratboy" Collins | |
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| Personal information | |
| Born | 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 air, Collins defined his persona in the surfing world. He is a staple at surf competition air shows, and has been published on multiple magazine covers. Collins has a line of signature surfboards with the Stretch label. [citation needed]
External links[edit]
- EXPN Interview
- Santa Cruz Sentinel Article Archived 2011-06-11 at the Wayback Machine