I am wearing a smattering of gear at this point. Started out with a Battram leather trapper, an Eagle blocker, Vaughn LT80 chesty, Eagle jock, no name mask, neck guard and knee guards. I bought a brand new pair of TronX pads that are already looking pretty bad in three months of five ice times a week. I have replaced the chesty, the helmet and will replace the pads and gloves.
I am just beginning my journey as a goalie. I don't know that I will do what many in golf do, but I tend to find something and stick to it as long as it works. My driver is actually quite old, and I only switched shafts when I grew taller. Same with my putter. I really don't care what others say about my gear. I have a feeling I will do the same with goalie gear. I will switch when I outgrow it or it's no longer usable.