I can't really provide you information on hunting spots for EK's, as I barely play EK, but you can try out drakens with an ED or Hive with an ED, shared exp rocks here so you should take advantage of that.
Equipment for an EK? It mostly depends on how much cash you have, but I'll make 2 set scenarios for you.
Not much cash:
Zaoan Helmet
MPA/Royal Draken Mail
Zaoan Legs
BoH/Draken Boots
Mastermind Shield
Magic sword/Stonecutter's Axe
Plat amy/Koshei amulet
A lot of cash:
Prismatic Helmet
Royal Draken Mail/Prismatic Armor, after 200: Ornate Chestplate
Ornate Legs
Depth Calcei/BoH-Draken boots
Prismatic Shield - Sword of Corruption (Corruption only if you're a sword fighter)
Shiny blade/Crystalline axe-Solar Axe/Mycological Mace
Plat amy/Koshei amulet
I think that should be alright, haha. Msg me ingame if you need anything man!