call me crazy but when i was into drops i would use the the stuff i got from Tae Kwon Doe. We spared int here and you got a whole set of stuff for 80 bucks, 80 included helmet and chest pad thing which i doubt you will be using. I used the knee guards and elbow whatnots, if your on a budjet it might not be a bad idea plus it goes under clothing. It saved me from a few falls and plenty of kicks