>>1930438Word, I agree with you. At first I thought you meant using steel for quickdraws or some shit
Ice gear is pricey, I'd recommend checking out FB marketplace and ebay over buying new. Got my tools and crampons for like 40% less than retail in decent shape. When you're starting out you don't need screws either, either follow someone else who does have em or just sesh TR routes. Ice and mixed climbing is a ton of fun, I'm starting to enjoy it more than rock tbqh