armor cafting problems
Try using PVT armor. Its all around a better armor set in WvW.
Go to the open temples in Orr, spend some karma, get the Power/Vitality/Toughness set. Buy the leg piece(only one you can’t get with karma I think) with badges and get a decent rune set based on how you like to play(defense/offense).
You can check if the temples are open with this site http://www.gw2state.com/temples.html
Whispers with meat.