i saw that your feathers were getting ruffled, lol, that's why i responded even though i'm no expert
i know how you feel, i felt invisible when i first started comeing here too
don't take it personal, after you've been here awhile, you'll fit in, and you'll know how it is to ignore someone else, lol

anyway, good luck, and go read some threads in the outdoor section, i think that's where you'll find the answers you seek