Mid-Eastern Skateboard Series

Lyle Donoho

Hometown: Lafayette, TN
Still skating? Yes.
Occupation: Tool & die work.
Favorite MESS memory: All the contests and skate spots after—D.O. banks, Brett Martin's ramp, swiming pool, and skate video session. Bob talkin' in his sleep after one contest! Ray Underhill, his skating and attitude. Britt Parrott, for lining up the MESS contests. And sessions at any ramp anywhere! The first contest at Mike Hill's. Skatin' with the Ohio, Knoxville bunch, and Joe Bowers. The Nad Ramp crew and Bill Saunders (thanks for letting us build the ramp). Those were some great skate sessions.
Influence of MESS: The skaters that influenced skateboarding either turned pro or own their own skateboard company, skate shop, or still work at skate companies and skateboard magazines. It's just amazing to me how one series made such a impact on skateboarding.
Other comments: Enuff said—go skate!



Above: Lean air at his local spot, the Nad Ramp, summer 1984


Right: Lyle getting back to the vert in Louisville, KY, summer 2002