Budget??? What's a budget???

Sounds like something to feel bad about when you blow it ALL THE TIME!!!!

No, actually your getting great advice. My biggest mistake has always been to buy the cheap stuff to begin with, then upgrade the next year to what really works. Get the good stuff to start, as advised above. You'll actually save money in the long run and make riding so much more enjoyable!

Glad to see someone else caught the bug!