Low level nin. help needed

[Zimzum]

Here is my current gear:
http://ffxi.allakhazam.com/profile.xml?114702

I plan on switching in Bone+1 next level for my Hands, Body, and Legs.

Since I started PTing at lvl 12 I have been eating Jack O Lanterns for the +10 eva +10 acc. I still cant last the 30 seconds till Utsusemi is ready. So im thinking, maybe it would be better to eat +att food of some sorts and maybe switch out my rings to some +str to help me hold hate a bit better. With that said I would like and comments on my current equipment and ways to "better" myself.

 

[vang]

I don't even need to look at your gear to tell you Ninja sucks pre 37 as far as shadows and what not bro, best thing to do is just make sure there is another job in your party with voke that will do so right when they see you get hit. Put up shadows, give about 10 seconds after then voke hate back and try to last at least 2 cycles of Ichi before getting hit again.

 

[Kyp]

I don't even need to look at your gear to tell you Ninja sucks pre 37 as far as shadows and what not bro, best thing to do is just make sure there is another job in your party with voke that will do so right when they see you get hit. Put up shadows, give about 10 seconds after then voke hate back and try to last at least 2 cycles of Ichi before getting hit again.

I find myself in agreement with Vang here, thought I seemed to get better at 32-33.. I stopped at 34 because i don't have the money or seals to try to acquire Utsusemi Ni