I tried these over a friend's house several years ago and was blown away.  So much better than U.S. pickles.  They are the only pickles I buy now.  Crisp, but not hard, very nice subtle flavor.  My only issue is that I bought several jars at once, and didn't use them all right away ... after around a year on the shelf, they loose their crispness and get rather limp.  So enjoy them within a few months of buying them!