Hopefully will never have to use it for real but after being caught in an avalanche that broke both my femeurs I want someting good and easy to use when I am in the backcountry.

The harness: very comfortable, dont even notice it is on.
Size: smallest of them all but big enough to use with gloves on and an easy to read display.
Use: Its straightforward to use but requires practice. Powerlines, cables, etc. tend to distort readings so try practicing in a number of different areas.
Price: I know its hard for a ski bum to justify a price tag that is similar price to a new set of skiis or a seasons pass but you and your ski buddy gotta have one. Its your ONLY ticket to surivial if you get buried (you have about 15min to get dug out.)

Like all avalance safty gear I hope I never have to use it for real or dig someone out who is 3m under the snow. But if I am in that situation this is the probe I would want.
-"quickdraw"- comes together with a flick of the wrist and a yank on the cable.
-as long as they come.
-Lightweight, no problem fitting it in my pack.

Putting it away you have to start from the bottom section and work your way up otherwise the cable gets too tight and the sections wont come apart. Not realy much of an issue, but you will notice this if you use this probe.

I started telemarking with leather boots. Then changed to a very old Garmont plastic boot that was too soft and pinched my toes. Now I have the T1 and its by far the best. Comfortable, warm, the lightest of the plastic tele boots.
The boots have lots of support and are fairly stiff so it translates to great edge control. The asymetric flex of the toes simply makes the most sense and no more toe pinching!
These excel in on piste conditions but would not give you any problems in the backcountry as well.
If you can only afford one new piece of good tele gear go for these boots. They will make more of a difference than new skiis or bindings.