Camel Snus verses General Extra Strong Long obsevations by a new snuser

[oldtymeradioman]

I guess we all look at the Camel variety as not the real deal, and now I'm beginning to see why. After getting some portions of General extra strong long I'm understanding a lot more. After trying the General I enjoyed the flavor and sensation much more than I ever did with Camel. However the strength of the General I had was just too much -- so I have been cutting them in half and for me it solved the too much sensation. And now I'm really enjoying. Seems I'm good for up to 2 hours with a half portion. I'm sure that might sound odd to some of you guys but for me right now it works. Since using General Extra Strong Long I have noticed I just don't like the Camel Robust as well anymore. And one thing that happened to me was all of a sudden the Camel seemed sickening sweet -- almost gagingly so. Has anyone else experienced that? As a result my Camel usage has gone way down and real General snus usage way up. What a nice change. I have far more enjoyment with these General portions than I ever did with Camel. I wonder if or when I'll be able to handle an entire portion of the General. I guess I'll that know eventually. I am so pleased and thankful I didn't miss the boat and decided to see what real Swedish snus is all about. I'll try to post more of my observations as they come up.

[Skell18]

Glad you are making the switch, its an epiphany! You should just try the normal General Extra Strong if you're finding the long too strong, they taste the same (to me anyway) and you should be able to just use the whole portion without cutting it up, or General Onyx if you can get hold of it.

[lxskllr]

Doesn't sound odd to me at all. Camel does taste good in a candy sort of way. The problem is it's one dimensional. It's like eating a Lifesaver. It tastes good, but that's all you get. The beginning tastes like end, and next one tastes the same as the one you're eating now. General is more like a good whisky. Not immediately approachable by everybody, but as you discover the flavor, more gets revealed to you over time. It also changes based on mood. It's complex, and multi-dimensional.

I don't really do starks. They're too strong for me. Cutting them in half is kind of a PITA, but it works. If it were me, I'd try some in regular strength.

[oldtymeradioman]

Yeah, it is a pain and an extra step finding scissors, etc. to alter the portion, but it's the only way I can enjoy what I have of General right now, and I'm able to savor and enjoy. I'm sure your correct going with regular strength. I have some on order. I'll be reporting back.

[The Stig]

With cutting the General Long Strong portions in half, you're probably getting about 5 to 6 mg of Nicotine in each portion. Swedish Match also makes General strong white mini that falls in that strength range and is probably the same size as the cut in half long you're using now. The flavor is pure tobacco and is pretty good for a mini portion. I suggest trying at least a can to see of this will be good for you until you become more accustom to the Nicotine levels in Swedish snus.

Hope this helps!

The Stig

[Premium Parrots]

@oldtymeradioman

You have a great selection on the way mate. I even tossed in 4 or 5 freebies for you to try out. Enjoy!!


Yea.........try the General minis. The General long xtra strong are....well.....too strong.

[oldtymeradioman]

Thank you PP. It is an excellent selection for me to really get my feet wet and enjoy the goodness of snusing. Thank you. You did a great job on my sampler pack and I really appreciate it. I also appreciate the freebies you tossed in. I wasn't expecting such a generous grouping of goodies. Still working on finding what I like best. Really I am enjoying all of what I have been able to try so far. I am pretty sure I'll find the regular strength portions easiest for me to handle for now. With so much to try I feel like the kid at the candy shop...only better. The flavours and effect have all been good.

@oldtymeradioman

You have a great selection on the way mate. I even tossed in 4 or 5 freebies for you to try out. Enjoy!!


Yea.........try the General minis. The General long xtra strong are....well.....too strong.

[oldtymeradioman]

Thank you for the input. I'm still finding my way and know I'm way ahead of where I was a short time ago using only Camel snus varieties. What a difference!

With cutting the General Long Strong portions in half, you're probably getting about 5 to 6 mg of Nicotine in each portion. Swedish Match also makes General strong white mini that falls in that strength range and is probably the same size as the cut in half long you're using now. The flavor is pure tobacco and is pretty good for a mini portion. I suggest trying at least a can to see of this will be good for you until you become more accustom to the Nicotine levels in Swedish snus.

Hope this helps!

The Stig

[The Stig]

@oldtymeradioman

No worries sir! Only too glad to offer a new snuser help! Many moons ago I was just like you and SnusOn was a huge help to me. These are great folks, only too willing to help. Just paying it back. :-)