Skateimpact

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SkateIMPACT is an online Skate Shop located in Alexandria, Egypt. It is possibly the only Skate Shop located in Egypt as of 2006. It was formed on 10th of September 2005 as an e-business by two skateboarding brothers. The company is part of the parent company, Herrawi Group.

SkateIMPACT imports a lot of brands of skateboards and skateboard parts, defining them as both a retailer and a wholesaler/distributor. The shop also have their own brand of skateboards, soft goods and accessories.

1 Egyptian Skateboarding Culture
2 Events
3 Team
4 External links
5 References

[edit] Egyptian Skateboarding Culture

Skateboarding is a relatively new sport in Egypt. Most skaters rely on the knowledge of other skaters that used to live abroad. It seems that since skateboarding is more or less limited to buying skate-related items from SkateIMPACT, it's forum is considered by many to be a 'hub' where amateur and sponsored skateboarders share ideas and information about the topic. Since skateboarding is an underdeveloped sport in Egypt, customers often spread the word to others in hope of developing a better future for the sport.

[edit] Events

SkateIMPACT often organize events in Egypt, especially in and around Cairo. Notable spots are Tiba Mall, Nasr City and numerous spots in Rehab City. Below is a list of events that have been, or will be performed and organized by SkateIMPACT:

Date	Event	Location
25 November 2005	Big Session	Nasr City, Al Qahirah
19 April 2006	Rage Huge Session	Nasr City, Al Qahirah
21 June 2006	Go Skateboarding Day	Rehab City, Al Qahirah