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By Eddy Matzger
You can carry more than a water bottle in your jersey pocket. It's a good idea to take along identification, money and a phone on any training skate. But keeping things dry can be a challenge. Electronics don't especially like humidity, which I've learned the hard way by frying many a digital device with salty sweat. And then there's the problem of soggy bills. Shop owners aren't particularly fond of them. In fact, they are liable to treat them like dirty underwear when you use them to pay for food or drink. The easy way to avoid the ravages of sweat is to put your "delicate" articles into a zip-lock bag and then stuff the bag in a jersey pocket. If the pocket is nice and tight, push the air out of the bag before stowing it. But if the pocket is loose, blow up the bag like a balloon before sealing it. That way it will fit snug in the pocket.
Another thing I always carry on training skates is a business card. I get bombarded with a million and one questions when I'm waiting at stoplights. Other times, people pull alongside in their cars and ask questions while I'm out there trying to maintain a solid 22 miles per hour. I used to carry plastic cards with my picture, website and curriculum vitae. But nowadays I have fancy paper cards I make myself. Anybody can make business cards on a color printer these days. And if you or your club are looking to attract more skaters, business cards are a must. ---
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