Shindaiwa 2 stroke multi tool, with snipper attachment and then get an articulating hedge trimmer later on and Makita 4 stroke blower. Or if you're on a budget get some pope gear to start with then progress to Makita or Shindaiwa later.
You have to learn to walk before you can run, once you have learnt to walk, sit on your fat @r$e and push levers. Also a good quality, high output back pack blower (Shindaiwa EB 8520) should be on your list once you get going.