Mid-Eastern Skateboard Series

Brett Martin

Hometown: New Carlisle, OH (I moved 3 miles down the road.)
Still skating? Yes, (limited skating/no vert between 94-98)
Occupation: Part owner of cleaning supply business.
Favorite MESS memory: I'm just stoked to say that I got to host a MESS contest. I learned a lot and had a lot of fun. Middletown was a favorite of mine because it drew a ton of skaters and all the fun we had before and afterwards. Mike Hill's MESS is another favorite. It was the first one ever and he did a great job, setting the standard of what was to be a great series. Oh, and who can forget the wild times at Ridge/Carter's MESS in W.Va.! Too much.
Influence of MESS: The MESS series to me was the gathering of several groups of skaters from different areas that gave us the chance to hang out, have fun together, and, of course, show off their lines and learn from others. But most importantly, the MESS series was great because I got to meet the most talented skateboarders in the region and many of them became my best friends.


Above: As a fresh start to the infamous Squid Greyhound bus tour, Brett pulled out this Andrecht at MESS #2 ('84) in Johnson City, TN.


Right: Cranking out invert #13,471 in Louisville, KY, summer 2002.