Noobs First Taste of SNUS!!

[cocsp2002]

I agree with sagedil, lös is not for everyone. In another thread I likened it to the fact that some people drive stick, some automatic. Neither is better, just different.

OTOH, as a lös convert, I will always tell people to try it before they push it aside. Yes, when you first start, it will get in your teeth. Yes, it's annoying and even a little frustrating. However, when you find your technique, you'll realize how different it is than portions, and you may even find that you like it better. I can tell you I can definitely get the nicotine faster from a pris than a portion. Also, I've started taking my pris' out sooner. I read in another thread that Swedes only leave theirs in for 15-20 minutes. I thought about that and tried just waiting until my pris went flat (like 35 or 40 minutes). I like it. My gums aren't irritated, and I don't end up with a flat lump of tasteless tobacco in my mouth just because I feel like I haven't "done my time" with it yet.

[sagedil]

And I definitely agree....Try it...I think everyone should explore everything snus...and really give everything it's fair due as well.

And there were parts of my los experiment I liked very much!! The ritual part, the getting the pris ready. The direct contact with the tobacco.

With a little practice, I got pretty good at it. I went through most of 3 cans of los over a few months.....

But in the end, I just found that portions give me more pleasure. But that's just me....of course, others may absolutely love it

[mercvrivs]

I quit smoking using Camel Snus. It helped me past the cravings, but didn't give me an experience like other forms of tobacco. I tried nasal snuff before but did not like having to clean my nose out with saline solution. I eventually went to American dip for a while because it had more nicotine. Now I'm on the real snus, and I've found that I love it. The Camel Snus is dry, whereas the Swedish los snuss is much nicer, provides a good nicotine hit, and has more subtle, salty, and complex flavors. It does seem to burn more though. Overall, I am extremely pleased with Swedish snus. I greatly enjoy the los because I can measure out how large a pris I want, and I don't have too much trouble keeping the pris together.

[TheJR]

Nice post, keep em coming