Anyone Snus?

[GilaMinumBeer]

Just got my second box and I am not sure I know where to start;

Eeny meeny? Close my eyes and point? Or just tear into the JIF (cause ya' know I can't wait to try it). I am actually also stoked to see what the loose is like. It amazes me how the loose can have almost twice the product weight for the same cost (even if the selections aren't as wide).

12 pucks is a lot of Snus! I finally opened the last puck, from my first order, again. It's the Catch Eucalyptus. It's good! But even after having been frozen all this time it's dried out some and the flavor is not as intense as it was before (which in this case prolly makes it better).

I also have to admit I am a little intimidated by the Oden's Black Extra Stark, IIRC, that one is a whopping 15 (maybe 16) mg of Nicotine! Whew!

 

[user 19629]

I've found that I really built up a tolerance for the snus. At first the strong portions kicked my ass, but now not so much. Just got 5 cans of skruf original portions, and five cans of Ettan. The getsnus free can was general portion which I will use but I would have liked to get something I haven't tried yet.

 

[JoeMama]

I've found that I really built up a tolerance for the snus. At first the strong portions kicked my ass, but now not so much. Just got 5 cans of skruf original portions, and five cans of Ettan. The getsnus free can was general portion which I will use but I would have liked to get something I haven't tried yet.

I think we all build a 'tolerance' for snus - heres the real trick...

Try waking up and not snussing for at least half of the day. By the time afternoon rolls around, if you havent ripped someones head off you will really appreciate your snus on a new level. I like to save my sterks for mornings that are really rough. General Onyx is my fav intermittent throughout the day inbetween snus. (And I gave a can of it away last night)
-Me

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Yeah. Tolerance here too. Been Snusing 2 original portions at a time for a while now. Just step up to the stark/sterk portions and it's the same. I am really enjoying a Roda Lackett Claq Qui Stark (10/12 mg ???) portion right now but, alas, I have yet to get a Nic buzz from Snus.

Also, oddly enough, I found that a Catch Eucalyptus and a Camel Mellow done toghether has a striking resemblance to the Dry Mini Mint only with a 16mg punch.

Anyone seen anything on what the timeline is on the full delivery of the Nicotine per portion? ( For example I have read that with cigs, nic hits the brain from 7 to 10 seconds after puff.) I am guessing that Snus delivers a light stream of nicotine over a 30 minute to one hour period.

 

[Buford]

IIRC, snus is somewhat acidic which can irritate the inner lip. The salt I'm sure can also cause irritation... like when I used to stuff handful after handful of David Sunflower Seeds in my cheek.:cross:

Snus is actually alkaline - it contains sodium carbonate.

 

[menschmaschine]

Snus is actually alkaline - it contains sodium carbonate.

I stand corrected. I've read it has a pH of 7.8 to 8.5.

 

[hammacks]

I stand corrected. I've read it has a pH of 7.8 to 8.5.

Higher pH facilitates nicotine delivery I do believe...

 

[NJTomatoguy]

Anyone get heartburn from Snus?

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Anyone get heartburn from Snus?

No. No heartburn but, I have had some extremely vivid dreams when I fell asleep with a portion in.

 

[JoeMama]

Anyone get heartburn from Snus?

Yeah (sorta) but it also depends on what Ive eaten that day (or IF Ive eaten that day) On occasion I get a lil heartburn, but its almost a 'different' heartburn...
-Me

 

[menschmaschine]

I used to get heartburn from dip because of the lack of swallowing saliva, but not with snus.

 

[Buford]

Higher pH facilitates nicotine delivery I do believe...

There is a side benefit to oral health with higher pH as well, as it helps neutralize the acids that attack teeth. Also, snus contains little sugar (only what is in the tobacco itself) so there's nothing much for oral bacteria to convert to lactic acid unlike most US chew/dip.

I think most if not all oral tobaccos are alkaline, but you don't have a wad of sugar-soaked tobacco in when you're doing snus. Most US chew/dip I've tried excepting Cope and Red Man Silver Blend are flavored at least partially with sugar syrup. A lot of looseleaf chew is pretty much flavored exclusively with sucrose. Even no-sucrose-added Red Man Silver is sweet due to the sugars in the tobacco itself and (I believe) added fructose.

If you've ever done Red Man Golden back-to-back with Silver you can definitely tell a difference in the sweetness. Golden Blend is downright sticky from the sugar.

 

[jds]

I had previously switched to dip from cigs many moons ago, but was never a fan of the whole spitting deal, as well as having spit bottles in the car (where it seems I dipped the most). I switched to snus a few weeks ago, and it;s been much more pleasant.

I picked up a tin of Camel frost on my way to the airport for a business trip, and was pleased at being able to snus on the plane without a nasty cup around. I've since tried a number of different brands (Discreet and Nordic), but was lucky enough to find a local tobacco store that had General mini mint, General Original, and General White, as well as some free trial packs. Yay!.

I like the General mini mint, and the Original White, much, much better than Camel, Discreet, or Nordic. Hooray. Plus, I don't have spit cups clogging up the home, car, and office.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Hooray. Plus, I don't have spit cups clogging up the home, car, and office.

Ayup. It's like the "Holy Grail" for tobacco users. Lots of flavors, discreet, varied levels of nicotine doses, inexpensive (compared to other tobacco products), and the tins makes for perfect pellet hop addition holders.

It's a win, win.

Now if I could just figure out why my cheeks puff out when I inhale through my nose............

 

[JoeMama]

Ayup. It's like the "Holy Grail" for tobacco users. Lots of flavors, discreet, varied levels of nicotine doses, inexpensive (compared to other tobacco products), and the tins makes for perfect pellet hop addition holders.

It's a win, win.

Now if I could just figure out why my cheeks puff out when I inhale through my nose............

Welcome to the fold.
Snus has been all but a Godsend for me (and getting off of those nasty ass smokes) I think the hardest part is educating others on the benefits of snus as opposed to dip or cigs. (Not to mention I like being able to enjoy a brew while Im snussing too!) Cant do that with a dip...
-Me

 

[Buford]

I got my Northerner order in a couple days ago. Thus far here's my impressions - all are portion except General Loose:

General Original Portion: Just salty enough, good bergamot quality to it, overall not bad. I have to use two portions at once, though.

General Original White: Mostly the same, but I think it lasts a little longer and it tkes longer for the flavor to show up. Two portions needed.

General Wintergreen White Portion: This stuff burns. It doesn't taste bad, but I doubt I'll do it again. Two portions.

General (used to be Catch) Dry Mini Mint: Tastes awesome, mostly spearmint and vaguely peppermint. Tiny portions, though. I do two, but there's no nic hit.

General Loose: Tastes a little stronger then Original Portion, but I just make a total mess with it.

General Ekstra Sterk Portion: A little more "peppery" than regular General. You really only want to try one portion of this at a time, it's pretty potent nic-wise.

General Onyx: Portions are in a neat spiral in the can. Tastes like orange juice. As I just put this in, no verdict on the nic hit yet.

Oden's Extra Stark: Vaguely cinnamon, but barely. Not all that salty overall. Strong. Only portion can I got without an ashtray built in.

Ettan: Tastes like dry hay and peanut shells. Not salty enough. Not really a fan.

Skruf Stark: Tastes kind of like General with less flavor, but way more potent. I gave one to a Cope user and he felt it after 10 minutes. Because I'm a ******* I gave one to a friend who doesn't use tobacco other than the occasional shisha, and he was almost drunk after 5 minutes and had his head on the table. He had to spit it out.

Claq Qui: Not nearly as strong flavor-wise as I expected. It's potent on the nic end though.

Goteborgs Rape No. 2: Gack. Just gack. I might could take straight juniper berry, but the lingonberry is just way too strong. I can't say I like this.

Catch Eucalyptyus: Kinda weird. Reminds me of Hall's cough drops minus the menthol cooling.

Lucky Strike: A lot like General Original. Not bad.

Grovsnus Black Portion: Tastes like... I'm not sure. Either aniseed or caraway seed. Kinda like rye bread. Not a big fan.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Ingedients listed on the side of Oden's Extra Stark portion;

Tobak = Tobacco
Vatten = Water
Koksalt = Salt
Medel (E1520) = Moisture preserver
Medal (E500) = Preservative
Aromer = Fragrance


WTF? They WANT it to smell like this?

 

[hammacks]

Hump de Bump

My two orders are still carrying me through strong. I think I over ordered, as they seem to be drying a little. No worries though.

How's everyone else doing?

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

I've still several tins in my fridge too. I find that they do last longer in teh fridge than frozen. Or, at least, they don't dry out as quickly once opened that is.

 

[Buford]

I think I may be changing my opinion on Grov Svart. I'm starting to like that rye-bready flavor. It's quite a bit different from the bergamot flavored types.

 

[user 19629]

Hump de Bump

My two orders are still carrying me through strong. I think I over ordered, as they seem to be drying a little. No worries though.

How's everyone else doing?

Haven't had a smoke in weeks.
My last order is almost gone. It was all Ettan, and skruf original portions.
This time I ordered

3 – General Onyx Portion
3 – Grovsnus Black Portion
5 - Skruf Original Portion
1 - Ettan Loose

 

[NJTomatoguy]

Hump de Bump

My two orders are still carrying me through strong. I think I over ordered, as they seem to be drying a little. No worries though.

How's everyone else doing?

Good Bump!

So far, I still have 7 cans of offroad, a few portions of general,1 portion of tobac, the general 3 portion sampler pac 2 tins oof camel mellow left. getting ready to place an order, and want to try cranberry. Definitely will not order the cheap stuff again.

Have not gone back to the skoal!

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Occaisionally I am still a smokes bitch but, for the most part I am all snus. I've gotten through the smoking at work bit well enough. The only time I get seduced by a ciggy is when we have play days. My buddy is a moderate smoker of the Ultra Lights. Been trying to get him to succumb to the "way of the Snus" and he just can't hack it.

 

[NJTomatoguy]

Off the skoal for good, never looked back.
Just placed an order from Getsnus.com on sunday afternoon, got it TODAY!!!
That was outstanding.

$48 and change, including shipping got me:

Description Qty Price Total
General Wintergreen White Portion
Single 1 $3.20 $3.20
Jakobsson's Ice Fruit Portion
Single 1 $3.50 $3.50
General Maxi Portion
Single 1 $3.20 $3.20
Summertime Snus Sampler
5-Pack Sampler 1 $13.95 $13.95
GetSnus Mystery Can FREE
Single 1 $0.00 $0.00
Offroad Icemint Portion
10-Pack 1 $20.00 $20.00

Sub-Total: $43.85
Shipping: $4.95
Sales Tax: $0.00
Order Total: $48.80
Mystery can was general mini mint.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

I have actually been using all loose snus. It's definitely cheaper, has a stronger hit, but is also a little messy at times. beats smoking for sure but, I am still guilty of the occasional Kretek.

Old habits.

 

[JoeMama]

LOL I still remember when you were a snus virgin! Damn, I think it was this thread that got me started and interested (now regularly using) snus. Im still a portion user (suits my needs) and keeps the wife from bitching MORE about my snus use.
+1 on the beats the **** out of smoking. Yeah, I still puff a Black and Mild every now and then, or very occasionally a cig (which tastes like ass) but this is rare.
Did I mention getsnus.com for the snubies out there? Here in the USA and I get my packages MUCH quicker.
Good bump G!
-Me

 

[NJTomatoguy]

I have not gone back to the skoal. I miss it occasionally, especially when working outside, doing the yard, and working the firewood. I am tapering down on the snus, and plan to be completely tobacco free in a few months.

I have also stopped drinking. I went sober on July 27, and have not had a drop since. Life was spinning out of control. Best thing I ever did. I am an alcoholic.I cannot just have one. One day at a time I will not drink. Life has gotten better. Work has gotten better. I am getting the projects on the house done.

Sunday, September 27 was 2 months sober.

Don't mean to hijack the thread.

Bob

 

[chuggs]

You guys that like this Snus should try this stuff...

http://nicotinerush.com/poschl-12/

Back when I was in H.S. We had a German exchange student, who's Grandmother owned a tobacco shop in Germany. She sent him packages of Snuftabak ...a semi-dry powder snuff for sniffing up the nose. AMAZING how much flavor you can get from the nasal passages! And it won't stain your teeth!

Watch out... Snuff, Snus, Snuftabak, whatever...can be addictive after you use if for a while. You'll probably wish, someday, that you never started. When I was flying Starlifters back in the day...I used to dip Skoal to keep me going on the all-nighters. It actually was a tough habit to kick. At $5 plus a tin...I'm glad I did though...not to mention the ill health effects in can have.

Sorry, didn't mean to preach. Enjoy your Snus!

 

[FishinDave07]

SWMBO, being a Dental Hygienist, would have a heart attack

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

I have not gone back to the skoal. I miss it occasionally, especially when working outside, doing the yard, and working the firewood. I am tapering down on the snus, and plan to be completely tobacco free in a few months.

I have also stopped drinking. I went sober on July 27, and have not had a drop since. Life was spinning out of control. Best thing I ever did. I am an alcoholic.I cannot just have one. One day at a time I will not drink. Life has gotten better. Work has gotten better. I am getting the projects on the house done.

Sunday, September 27 was 2 months sober.

Don't mean to hijack the thread.

Bob

Okay, I dunno who you are but, WHAT DID YOU DO WITH BOB?

Glad to hear your making an improvement and I hope all continues to go well for you.