Sneubie here

[bonked]

Just came across the site today, about a week ago I ordered my first swedish snus from snuscentral after trying the garbage that Camel is pushing (it's like they want it to fail so you keep smoking.) I got a pretty good mix in the mystery 10 pack they sent, and so far have tried the Skruf Cranberry (which seemed to have no flavor at all) and Goteborg #2 (which seems pretty good and long lasting.)

I'm going to try to go without smokes (been a pack a day ultra-lights/lights smoker for ~12 years) tomorrow now that I have some on hand. Plan to order more by the end of the week, want to try out a few more before I do so. One of the cans I got was a Nick and Johnny Sterk and from what people are saying here it seems like a good choice to try in the morning when I have my first nic craving.

Having only tried smokeless tobacco once (I was desperate, and it was garbage) I didn't know what to expect from snus, but so far it's been really pleasant and surprising - and a world of difference from the "redneck chaw" I expected when I first heard of snus. Also, all of the health risks I read about make me feel a little safer since I haven't been able to kick the nic addiction with anything (gum, patch, etc.) I tried Chantix earlier this month and found out that I have an allergy to it - so I needed something to get away from smoking without ripping my hairs out one by one due to nicotine withdrawal.

Anyway, thanks for having the forum to lurk and I look forward to being active - nice to meet you all, and I'd love any advice from the more experienced on what, when and where to order etc. Also, I notice that most of the users seem to have a rotation going - not just here but everywhere I read about snus. Being a smoker, I'm use to having one brand and sticking too it, is that actually odd/rare among snus users?

[sagedil]

Welcome to Snuson bonked.

You seem to have done your homework well. You still have a world of snus a head of you but you seem to already have set your expectations well. Still, until you have been using at least a week to ten days, don't trust your taste yet. Just takes that long for your body to get used to the salt.

Swedish users are much like American smokers. Like 70% of them just use General. And know of some folks in Norway that didn't change what they used.


But folks, at least here in the states, at least most of us tend to want to use lots of different snus. Exact opposite of when I smoked and one of the surprise bonuses that came with using snus. I am the same now with my snuff. Upt to a rotation of about 15 flavors.

As for smoking, don't stress it. Use snus, keep using it for a bit and it will take over. soon, you just will prefer the snus to a cigarette. Took me about a month to mostly transition over, and maybe 6 weeks before I finally forgot to bu any more cigarettes.


And again, welcome.

[zmanzero]

hey bonked, welcome to the forum. i'm a snubie too, been at it about 30 days. was a 3 pack a day chain smoker for 38 years and ran across camel first pretty much right after i quit smoking. was using the american dip and my mouth was as sore as hell when the camel was brought out to me as a sample at the tobacco barn. had tried chantix, will power, whatever to quit and couldn't do it. snus enabled me to do it. i could probably make do with offroad los and nothing else, but it would be a boring snus world then. there are so many different flavors and experiences out here that it ends up being fun trying 'em all, eventually i guess you just like some more than others. there's a lot of helpful people here who have been around the block on this stuff and they give good pointers, you're in good hands here. enjoy yourself, and the best on quitting cigs, in my case i have found it strangely easy using this snus. my friends are awe struck i was able to quit and it really is thanks to snus.

cheers!

[Veganpunk]

Welcome Bonked.

I am a newbie as well. 2 pack a day smoker. Started with the Camel Frost, found this site, (listen to sage, he knows what he's talking about!), ordered some real snus, and on my second week of it. Don't sweat the smokes. My first week on snus I would smoke a cigarette at night before bed, but for the last two days, I haven't even wanted that. I pop a general dry mini mint at night now. I would recommend buying some snus from GetSnus.com. They have a few very good samplers, a decent selection for newbies, and they give you a free mystery can if you order more than 5 cans. Once again, welcome to the forum, (this is the nicest group of individuals I have ever ran across on the interwebs) and snus on!

[sundog]

It's amazing how fast you can quit smoking after starting on snus. I've been using snus for about two weeks now and don't even think about cigarettes. I guess I'm motivated by the $$$ I'm saving, too.

[Veganpunk]

Yea, it's all about the benjamins!! I'm more motivated by the fact that my chest doesn't hurt every morning when I wake up, sleeping better, can smell and taste again. Snus is wonderful.

[bonked]

It's amazing how fast you can quit smoking after starting on snus.

Tell me about it - Yesterday was my first day after coming home to my shipment, I took a can each of GR #2 and N&J Strong to work with me - I did about 3 of the NJ during the day (1 on the drive in, one after lunch and one for the drive home) and 2 or 3 of the GR #2 in between and I never even thought about smoking. I had 1 smoke when I got home with the wife (who is also a smoker) but that was mainly because I have two packs left and it was handy while were talking outside instead of going all the way the fridge. It's amazing how much better I feel today after just one day without caulking up my lungs.

Today I'm carrying the GR #2 (I really like the berry touch it has, not overpowering and not oily like some of the other brands I've tried so far) and a can of Skruf Stark White - I really like the Skruf bag material, it's the softest I've come across so far, but it seems bland (so far I've tried Skruf Cranberry and Stark White) and has an oily/flowery taste that I'm not sure I'm the biggest fan of. I plan to try some Jacobsen's Classic tonight, or the Ettan that everyone seems to rave about - or I may get brave and try the cheap one they tossed in with my sampler (Kronan Portion.) I'm going to make another order soon (that's why I'm jumping around so much, want to get an idea of what NOT to order) So far I haven't come across any that I dislike, just some that are better than others.

The salt thing (I know it will take some time) had my gums feeling a bit rough later in the evening, but I'll trade that for being able to breathe - and I know it's temporary. My first sampler didn't come with any real flavored snus, so I'm definitely going to try some General Wintergreen, some Roda Lacket White and possibly some Thunder Frost in my next order, but I think I could do - at least now GR #2 just about all the time. N&J was great too - but I don't want to stick with a stark if I can keep from it, but it was a good kick - honestly, I got more of a buzz from it than any smoke I've ever tried.

[Veganpunk]

I love the general wintergreen and Roda Lacket. The wintergreen is def. not an all day snus for me though.

[covetousjew]

dont for get to try some retro and lucky strike those rock!!!!!!!

[Skimo]

Snus is amazing, I smoked for about 14 years, and transitioned to snus in a matter of weeks, don't sweat the smoking, snus will take over, it's such a nice long lasting nic fix with great flavor once you get used to the salt.

and as if you hadn't noticed it's hella cheaper than cancer sticks.

I'm a loose user mostly, but I've started making my own portions since the wife hates the random bits of snus that stick between my teeth.

[bonked]

So, I got bold and tried the cheap stuff after I got home - Kronan Portions - not half bad to be honest, I was expecting it to be horrid from some of the reviews I saw at northerner. But it wasn't, has a bit of a lemony twang to it, I don't think I'd go out of my way to get it, but for a snubie, I was mildly surprised - I think I actually like it better than the Skruf Cranberry I tried first. Doesn't seem to last as long though, I've been using this one for ~30 mins and it's starting to feel pretty weak.

Also, the can is nothing to write home about. There is something to be said for packaging. I think the ashtray lid (while I have yet to need to use one) shows the major difference in cultures - in the US I guess we just expect that people will toss stuff on the ground for someone else to clean up.