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Jason “Ratboy” Collins
By Nelly
![Jason argued with me all of the way to Its this day. He wanted to surf the Ave, but he was stoked when we scored this shot of him boosting over my head.](https://adventuresportsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/rat1000WEB.gif)
Jason argued with me all of the way to Its this day. He wanted to surf the Ave, but he was stoked when we scored this shot of him boosting over my head.
Ratboy has been a friend for a long long time, I used to go over to his house on Swift Street back in the day and shoot portraits and hang out…he is all time! His quick-witted heckles are second to none, and heās good at everything he does.
Hometown: Santa Cruz
Age: 39
Stance: Regular
Specialty: Flying
Sponsors: OāNeill, Vans, Santa Cruz Surfboards, Smith Sunglasses, B.E. Glassing
Favorite Waves: The Lane, Ave., The Hook — Santa Cruz
![World Champion aerialist three years running, Jason is one of the most highly respected surfers of all time.](https://adventuresportsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/rat10WEB.gif)
World Champion aerialist three years running, Jason is one of the most highly respected surfers of all time.
How did you get the name āRatboyā?: I got the name when I was young cause I had a really messy room, and I rode old roachy boards all the time … it stuck and Iāve been Ratboy ever since.
What do you like to do when you arenāt surfing?: I like fishing, golfing with my friends, and hanging with my wife Katie. She likes to surf, golf, and fish too, so itās awesome.
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