Jason Collins (surfer)
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Jason "Ratboy" Collins | |
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Personal information | |
Born | Santa Cruz, California, U.S. | July 4, 1974
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 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
References
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Citations
[edit]- ^ "Christian Fletcher Gallery | Landscape Photography Art Gallery". Christian Fletcher Gallery. Retrieved 2024-07-03.