| Jason "Ratboy" Collins | |
| Birth Date: | 4 July 1974 |
| Residence: | Santa Cruz, California |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight: | 135 lb |
| 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, |
| 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.