If your new to ice like you said than I would spend the money and buy a good pair, If you plan on climbing for a while. I too tryed most of the gloves stated. They suck, I hate cold hands, if your new you will over grip your tools until you get the hang of it, which may take awhile. I have the BD iceage, with padded knukes(ps). Once you get used to setting pro and rope handle you will be set. My .02