Legality doesn't change access. If a 12 yr old with an allowance wants gear, guess what??? There is an Internet full of it, when was the last time a supplier verified you age to make a purchase.
Gear is way to easy to come by these days because of the net, you are only fooling your self if you think legalizing would open it up to young kids. I bet 1/5 of the members here are under 18 and I know for a fact that a ton of Highschool athletes are on it.
Legalizing doesnt mean an infant can purchase, I'm sure their would be age restrictions, but how hard was it for you to get tobacco or alcohol or recs as a kid??!
Legalize no, decriminalize yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!