New at the forum, experienced snuser from Sweden

[Granitvit]

Hi folks, just wanted to introduce myself!

Stumbled across this page today through another forum. I got a sample of Odens extreme loose yesterday and decided to google it, and here I am.

Have been doing snus for over 15 years on a daily basis, mostly portion due to discreteness but love my lös (which I had to give up as a teenager when I got braces, so decided to stick with portion).

I just thought it would be interesting to exchange experiences with snusers who are fairly new to it all, both the people themselves and the societies they represent. Still when travelling abroad, mostly in the UK, people have never heard of or tried snus (unless they have a Scandinavian friend).

I would guess that 8 out of 10 of my male friends do snus on a regular basis. 2-3 out of 10 females.

So, feel free to ask anything if you wish, if not then I'll move on and start exploring the forum!

[Frosted]

Hi Granitvit,

On the forum we're pretty educated about snus apart from obviously the noobies. You're right about the UK though - absoloutely nobody knows anything about it and nobody wants to try it, which I find face smackingly frustrating.

Welcome.

[Granitvit]

Hi Granitvit,

On the forum we're pretty educated about snus apart from obviously the noobies. You're right about the UK though - absoloutely nobody knows anything about it and nobody wants to try it, which I find face smackingly frustrating.

Welcome.

Yes your level of knowledge seems very adequate! Was more thinking in a cultural aspect - if there is anything anyone wants to know about how people use snus over here, or anything on the topic.

One thing that seems to be different is the amount used - I easily finish a can within 24 hours, usually 1.5 cans (regardless if it's loose or portion). And that doesn't make me extreme here in any way. A guy I work with does 3 cans of loose (Ettan) every day.

And I have to say how amazingly fun it is to see you guys use expressions like "pris" and "prilla" in English. they are not used so much these days in Sweden.

[Frosted]

From what I gather we do indeed use a hell of a lot less snus than you lot. If I had that amount of snus I wouldn't feel well!
For people that aren't lucky enough to live in Sweden it can get quite expensive. I'd use a tin every 2 to two and half days, but I use starks.

Where are you from in Sweden?

[Granitvit]

From what I gather we do indeed use a hell of a lot less snus than you lot. If I had that amount of snus I wouldn't feel well!
For people that aren't lucky enough to live in Sweden it can get quite expensive. I'd use a tin every 2 to two and half days, but I use starks.

Where are you from in Sweden?

Yeah, I guess it is a matter of culture and availability. We are born and raised with snus around us, and I suppose throughout your life you increase the dosage. I started when I was 13, and several of my friends too. I don't think i did a can a day back then, so it probably does increase over time.

One thing I have noticed is that when I use the cheaper brands, I do a lot more. This is quite odd as the nicotine amount is the same (or said to be). But I do agree that when using the stronger ones, I use less.

I live in the center of Stockholm.

EDIT. I noticed what you said about it getting expensive if you live outside Sweden. Is that really the case, even with shipping? I pay some USD 6.50 for every can... unless I buy rolls.

[Roo]

Welcome Granitvit! Glad to have you here!

[Frosted]

That's surprised me. It works out at 6 USD/£3.90 a tin for me too.

[kevs]

Yep prices in Stockholm were between 23-43 SEK for portions, if i remember correctly then Kronan or Tre Ankare was the cheapest, ofcourse if you know right places then you'll get it bit cheaper.

E: Welcome to the forum Granitvit!

[shikitohno]

I go through about a tin a day myself. If pris and prilla are kind of antiquated, what's the current terms? Also, how have Swedes reacted to the news that Olympic athletes may soon be banned from snussing? I can't imagine they'll be thrilled.

[snusjus]

How do you use more than 1 can of snus per day? I keep a portion in basically every waking minute, and only manage to use 16-17 portions per day, since I'm only awake about 16 hours per day. Do Swedes use portions for less than an hour at a time?

[Renico]

Can i hear your experiences with buying snus i Sweden?

I mean, i know there are alot of stores and shops in Sweden that got snus ''fridges'', but they do mostly just sell the ''popular'' brand right? Like general( All swedish match products in fact)

So where do you go when you want to have some other brands of snus? Like Odens, Thunder, camel, marlboro and so on.

Are there many shops in Sweden which is only a snus shop, where you can get a lot of rolls and almost every kind of snus that is available?


I was in Sweden a month ago, really wanted to buy some odens and thunder snus, but they didnt have that in th fridges in the ''main'' stores.

thanks

[Thraxy]

Sorry for this mate, but we have to ask every Swedish person that joins the forum:

Was this you? http://smokles.wordpress.com/2010/09...f-moist-snuff/

[shikitohno]

How do you use more than 1 can of snus per day? I keep a portion in basically every waking minute, and only manage to use 16-17 portions per day, since I'm only awake about 16 hours per day. Do Swedes use portions for less than an hour at a time?

As I recall, most Scandinavians will only keep them in for about 30 minutes. Coincidentally, after 30 minutes, you're really just holding onto the taste, as the vast majority of available nicotine in snus will have been absorbed by then. After that point, you're just getting minuscule quantities of nicotine.

[Ansel]

Welcome Granitvit! Nice to read you.

lol Thraxy

[kevs]

As I recall, most Scandinavians will only keep them in for about 30 minutes. Coincidentally, after 30 minutes, you're really just holding onto the taste, as the vast majority of available nicotine in snus will have been absorbed by then. After that point, you're just getting minuscule quantities of nicotine.

Yep, they don't have to keep it in longer, get the nic hit and if can is empty, go and buy another one. We have to hold on every portion like it's our last one