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Originally Posted by surferguy
Looking into getting some goalie gear for my 9yr old.
Where should I be looking for used gear? - other than Marketplace, Kijiji and play it again sports.
What kinds of things should I be considering, he currently seems to fit 24” pads but if we got him larger ones is that a hinderance?
Thanks in advance for the advice.
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Too big is definitely a hindrance, movement early is key. If you think he’s about to grow you can go a bit bigger since this season is almost over you’re looking at next season a bit but just don’t go too big. Get something with modern straps, gone are the days of fidgeting with a million leather buckles. Also been a long time since my kid had laces for toe ties, there’s just as good if not better options out there.
In Edmonton there is a specific Facebook group for used goalie gear, I used it quite a bit over the years. Eventually I went the new market as he started to slow down growing as I wanted to make sure we were getting the best fit for him and good protection, but you are a ways off from that.
Best of luck, being a goalie parent is the best and worst if it, but wouldn’t trade it.