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[quote=Anonymous]Really, with a 10 year old equipment advice is tough because he'll out grow it in no time. Chest protector as long as it has EKG protection you should be good. I use an Unequal for better movement but get him what fits, the STX Shield line is very popular with kids I work with.
Gloves: get what fits with the best thumb protection you can find. I use old Romes (bought a few pairs when they went close out).
Helmet: He's a little dude but my standard answer is a Cascade with screw on throat.

On to Sticks: maybe 90% of goalies I work with or know use an STX Eclipse. Great option and the Eclipse 3 fixes all the issues I had with the 2. 
The ECD Impact is a great option and I recommend you try it.
Mesh: I used Otter mesh but this was discontinued years ago and now use the Impact semi hard.
Shaft: Whatever Epoch carbon fiber attack shaft in C pattern in the lowest iQ available. I always bought whatever color was cheapest because I tape heavy.

My recommendation is an Eclipse 3 with either Stringking or ECD semi soft meash on a Epoch Dragonfly C30 iQ5.

When you get it strung, don't go too crazy with channeling or something like two shooters and V. A simple pocket with low whip and 1 shooter and a nylon or 2 shooters. Some of the girls I work with are going no shooters and I don't hate this. lol!

The STX complete goalie stick. A good bargain but you'll end up replacing the shaft almost immediately and the pocket needs works to get it to work. You're better off in the long run just building your own for the little dude.

Final note and some will debate me on it: If you're going to get it dyed avoid dying the scoop. This will make it softer and may lead to "peel back."

Final final note: DO NOT leave the stick in the car especially in heat or severe cold. Keep it clean and have him take care of your investment.:)[/quote]

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