Body protection/armour

jackdocy
jackdocy Posts: 7
edited October 2007 in MTB buying advice
i am getting into seirious mountain biking now and i am looking to buy some pads for my knees/shins and elbos/forearms please advise me on which are the best to use which are affordable

thx JD

P.S. is it worth getting cycle shorts and tops?????