luke, just make sure u shop around m8. there is plenty of kit out there that dont cost the earth, trust me ive been there n done it. alot of people try n sell u the stuff just 2 line there own pockets.
again been there n done that :

just try n talk 2 as many windys as u can, n find out wot works
4them. & listen 2wot they gotta say, they r the boys who use the gear day in day out. good luck
wiv it m8