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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.
| Jason "Ratboy" Collins | |
|---|---|
| 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/ |
Collins was the first to land a backside 360 air during the Expression Session at the O'Neill Cold Water Classic in 1994. 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. [citation needed]
External links
edit- EXPN Interview
- Santa Cruz Sentinel Article Archived 2011-06-11 at the Wayback Machine
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