First time flashing TP2!

[Demonis]

Okay, I've been lurking, reading about the forums, gathering info on what tools I need and such. I am working on it. Let's backup first, start at the beginning...

Two weeks ago, my TP2 crashed on me, not sure what happened. TouchFLO just stopped loading up after a reboot. So, I hard reset, but forgot to save my contacts. PITA it was, but I got over it...

So, I have my eye on BigMaxSense ROM. Which I am currently downloading, and reading through the thread post for ideas on what to expect. I guess, my ultimate question in this thread is, are there any important, or suggested tools you guys can recommend me that may not be obvious or posted up in the threads?

I'm on a stock Winmo6.1 Sprint rom currently, I downloaded both the stock rom, and the 6.5 rom (sprint also) for backup incase something goes wrong. So I should have reverting covered.

Just looking for tips here for a noob flasher! (Hurr, that sounds pervy)

Thanks in advance!