Lurker to newbie.

[saberz]

Greetings all, I came upon this site while looking for a means to cut back and quite smoking entirely. I am currently 30, started smoking when I was 19(pretty dumb of me). On average I smoked 1 to 1 1/2 packs a day. So I took the plunge yesterday, initially bought a can of General Mint White Portion, which at first was very strong and got me wired(8mg), but it was good. On the way home I stopped by the tobacco store and bought another can of General White Portion (8mg again). I had a total of maybe 8 cigarettes yesterday, and today so far only had 1(bummed it off my wife).

Usually at this point i'd be 5 or 6 in. I even sold off my spare un-opened pack of smokes so i can't dip into it. Hoping I can eventually get my wife to quit smoking and turn to this as well. I enjoy the snussing and look forward to chatting it up with you ladies and gents.

[wa3zrm]

Greetings saberz!

I was a heavy smoker for 30+ years and snus got me off the habit.

If you think the General Mint gave you a buzz, wait until you try a sterk or extreme portion. Not to worry though, the buzz wears of very quickly once you get use to snus. I remember when I tried my first sterk protion... WOW... nowadays, the only time I get a buzz is when I do a strong portion in combination with a high content nasal snuff.

[Fazer]

welcome saberz

I was a heavy smoker for about 24 years and snus got me off the cigs. If you’re getting a buzz now, like we3zrm says “wait until you try a sterk or extreme portion” That buzz doesn’t last long really. Your body will soon adjusts to the method of nicotine delivery, and the amounts of nicotine you get.

Good to see another convert

[saberz]

Thanks for the welcome! Yeah I have to say I am getting used to the Mint, it is definitely pleasant as it mellows out after a bit. The General White is growing on me, a bit dry and it actually burns (salt) my gum somewhat, almost like salting an open wound but it diminishes. The peppery flavor reminds me of plain ol' nicorette, but the citrus really rounds it out in a positive way (tastes like Earl Grey tea). So far so good though. My local Tobacco Shop only has a few varieties of General and Thunder and one flavor of Jakobsen and Offroad.

My two cans should last me till next week where I'll order online and hopefully for cheaper. As of right now its a cheaper habit than smoking but costs the same per can/pack($7.56).

[saberz]

And a question for all the pro's here. I notice that the pouch kinda slides down and touches the gum, and my teeth. I do fight it and try to push it really up there away from the teeth and gum-line but to no avail. Left side I really don't have a problem though. I should keep it away from touching the teeth though right?

[lxskllr]

And a question for all the pro's here. I notice that the pouch kinda slides down and touches the gum, and my teeth. I do fight it and try to push it really up there away from the teeth and gum-line but to no avail. Left side I really don't have a problem though. I should keep it away from touching the teeth though right?

I don't think it matters. It may stain more, and it may be more likely to cause gum recession, but I don't know that for fact. I never put much attention into portion location. Hell, sometimes it's in the middle of my mouth. I move them around constantly :^)

[crullers]

And a question for all the pro's here. I notice that the pouch kinda slides down and touches the gum, and my teeth. I do fight it and try to push it really up there away from the teeth and gum-line but to no avail. Left side I really don't have a problem though. I should keep it away from touching the teeth though right?

I'm not exactly a pro, but I find that the white portions are more prone to the sliding than regular portions once they get moist. Maybe give some regular portions a try on your next order, and throw in a can of loose. I started with portions but do loose almost exclusively and find that loose stays up there pretty good.

[saberz]

Yeah i was thinking about trying a los, but not sure id like the fragments/clumps after use/removal.

[muddyfunkstar]

And a question for all the pro's here. I notice that the pouch kinda slides down and touches the gum, and my teeth. I do fight it and try to push it really up there away from the teeth and gum-line but to no avail. Left side I really don't have a problem though. I should keep it away from touching the teeth though right?

Don't worry about it too much. Takes a bit of getting used to, but you'll find your sweet spot.

[saberz]

Appreciate all the comments, I am really enjoying the snus. The cig has been on my mind a few times today but a pouch curbed it. I go a good 1-2 hours before a I get a craving (when bored). Already starting to appreciate it, get to play with my 7 month old son without having to worry about exposing him to it anymore. Really glad I stumbled upon this place!

[Froofather]

Welcome to the best daggum website ever! Trust me your gonna love almost everyone here. Lol

[lxskllr]

The hard part of not smoking is the physical habit. You get used to going something for awhile, and you miss it when it's gone. Snus doesn't have the same sensory appeal, but it makes up for it in other ways. Sitting in a school watching your kids perform, and getting great tasting nicotine is worth its weight in gold :^)

[Monkey]

And a question for all the pro's here. I notice that the pouch kinda slides down and touches the gum, and my teeth. I do fight it and try to push it really up there away from the teeth and gum-line but to no avail. Left side I really don't have a problem though. I should keep it away from touching the teeth though right?

Fold it lengthwise and it wont slide. You may have more of a bulge but it shouldn't cross your gumline.

If it does after folding.....????

Soon your pocket will develop and it will be unnoticed.

[Snusdog]

saberz welcome to the forum bro...........glad you decided to join.

When you order.............get a bit of everything................try a variety.........if you don't like something at first...............freeze it and come back to it in a few months.................your taste will change.

Anyway................keep us posted on how it is going and what you decide to order

It is always fun to go back in a year or so and see what your first order looked like and how it compares with what you are ordering now

Anyway.......welcome aboard

[Snusdog]

It is always fun to go back in a year or so and see what your first order looked like and how it compares with what you are ordering now

Holy crap..............I make two posts in the chat box...............come back up here and now I sound like a complete dweeb

You know what makes me giggle...........after having such fun checking my past orders........I like sitting on the floor Indian style...............and stacking my used snus tin in alphabetical order.................

I'm going to bed