HHT=Hangin Hair Test.
You've answered the question for us though. Get it honed and read up all the while. Hit up the beginner's forum and read the stickies and also go to the Library link and read the wikis and you'll be well on your way to RAD and more. ;)
Most, if not all, the questions you're going to ask like "What do I need to get started and where do I get it?" are answered there. If you haven't found the answer, post in the Beginner's forum. The people here are second to none. Ask anything-- patience, knowledge and wisdom surely abound on SRP!