Hometown: born in Taichung, Taiwan, grew up all over the world. Stance: Goofy Also Known As: Roger Born in Taichung, Taiwan, Cairo Foster’s skateb... View more

Hometown: born in Taichung, Taiwan, grew up all over the world. Stance: Goofy Also Known As: Roger Born in Taichung, Taiwan, Cairo Foster’s skateboarding journey began at 13, when a cross-country move meant leaving his BMX behind and picking up a Vision Gator skateboard instead. The son of a military family, Cairo’s childhood was nomadic, with formative years spent in places like Germany, Egypt, and across the U.S. His early skateboarding roots were humble—building ramps in Egypt and learning tricks in parking lots—but the passion stuck. By the late ‘90s, Cairo had landed in San Francisco and emerged in the skate world through raw video parts and early sponsorships like Supernaut and Mad Circle. He gained momentum with Real Skateboards, before co-founding 'Popwar', a stylish and art-forward brand that captured skateboarding’s creative energy in the early 2000s. His parts in 'The Reason', 'This Is Skateboarding', and 'Fully Flared' cemented his legacy with a mix of technical precision and powerful street skating. Cairo’s style evolved alongside the changing skate landscape, influencing countless skaters through his consistency, creativity, and calm demeanor. Over the years, he’s ridden for top-tier sponsors like enjoi, Lakai, RVCA, etnies, and Ricta, while gracing magazine covers and joining iconic skate tours. Today, Cairo lives in Oakland with his family, balancing fatherhood, creative work, and community-focused projects like Skateistan and STOKED. Despite injuries and time away from the spotlight, he continues to contribute behind the scenes and inspire the next generation. [The December 1998 Thrasher cover and other magazine scans are thanks to The Chromeball Incident. Check out his interview with Cairo Foster by clicking the link on this page.] Show less