Loose or portion...that is the question

[snustocope]

I recently placed an order for Ettan loose and Ettans portion.
As a newbie, I am trying to figure out the advantage of loose over portion.
I guess as a former (trying to be) dipper, I am looking for that nicotine kick that Copenhagen delivered.
I watched this horrible video on YouTube featuring this disfigured man because he dipped, so I am trying to avoid the dip, thinking the loose would have more punch but with less toxicity.
After several times with the loose, I don't get the advantage.
I was hoping for a comparable nicotine buzz.
So what is the advantage over loose?

Thanks for sincere responses.

[lxskllr]

I use lössnus almost exclusively. I like the flavor, mouth feel, and size customization. I can also spit it on the ground, and not feel like I'm littering.

[the88]

To be honest, I came to snus from cigarettes, but I have used dip from time to time throughout the years. I absolutely love Ettan los and Ettan White. Dip and snus are different though. I don't think you are going to find either los or portions are like dip or Cope. Check out the dipper's guide to snus. It's stickied on here somewhere. That is not to say I don't think you'll like Ettan. Just go at it with a fresh perspective, instead of a dip-substitute perspective.

[Snusdog]

Check out the dipper's guide to snus. It's stickied on here somewhere.

You know............I think I remember reading that a while back.............seems the guy who started it was by far the absolutly best looking member here on snuson.......ashame he had to leave because PP kept pinching his ass.......

regardless.............the bot they developed to fill in for him to fill in for him to fill in for
.............. him....***~~~~&&&>>@@@@@<<>>,,,,.........seems to be doing a pretty good job.........give or take a few minor glitches

[Snusdog]

OK now for the serious answer:

As an x-dipper here is why I like los………….los has the feel of dip…………..to compare los and portions is like comparing sex without a condom vs. sex with a condom…………ok………….I realize I’m talking to snuson……..so let me rephrase that……………..it’s like comparing sex when the fleshligh batteries are brand new vs. sex when the batteries are dead…………..PP and Whalen ya’ll hold your questions till after class

For me the advantages of los are:

1. The more natural feel. There is something about just plain tobacco in the moth that is superior to anything else. (I realize that x-smokers might not get this at first……….. but x-dippers will). I can upper deck los or I can hillbilly it (dip it) in the lower lip……cause there are sometimes that a man has just gotta spit

2. los offers a slower release of flavor but a longer and eventually more robust flavor. Thus los tends to last longer

3. Like Lx said…….with los you can control the amount you use. Thus I am able to enjoy a good number of Extra Starks by simply reducing the amount I put in

4. Los tend to last longer per tin than portions and thus is more economical

5. Finally, with los there is the sheer joy of pointing out to other members (with their tattoos, acid rock T-shirts, and bad ass attitude) that despite all of that………they still have to put their snus in a tampon to use it ………..Therefore ……….. they will forever be……………….. the designated drivers at snuson night at the pub

In all honesty and with all kidding aside there are advantages to both los and portions. I would classify the advantages of los as aesthetic and the advantages of portions as pragmatic.

Most folks here at snuson (after a bit of time) use both los and portions. Most will tell you it is los at home and portions at work

The Advantages of portions-

1. Portions are more discrete than los and thus better for work and public (especially for those less accustomed to los)- this is the main advantage of portions for many

2. No danger of mudslides- again this is mainly for those newer to los. Regardless, there are no mudslides with a portion

3. Portions are neater- again for those not used to los, portions avoid the roaming stray bits of tobacco that you may encounter in your mouth with los.

4 (This is a big one) With a portion, inserting and getting rid of the snus is much easier and more discrete than it is with los. I say this is a main advantage of portions because no matter how good you get at los……..taking it in and out is still more involved than it is with a portion.

5. Variety. There is a much wider variety of flavors and brands with portions than there is with los


In the end, portions tend to be more discrete and easy to manage. Thus for many they are more practical in a public/work setting than los. On the other hand, los offers a more complete and full snus experience.

So my advice would be to try both…………fit each into the situation where it works for you

And like the88 so wisely said……………don’t look to find a wine to replace beer……………..let the wine(snus) stand on its own merits…………if you do………..I think you will find snus to be a distinct and superior product.

And by the way……….here is the link to the Dippers Guide to Snus……………... The Guide is about all things los…………..a lot of folks have shared a wealth of information there that you may find helpful……………check it out when you get a chance. Here is the link
http://www.snuson.com/forum/showthre...-Guide-to-Snus

Hope this helps

[Gameness]

Loose tastes better, you can make the prilla as small or big as you want it, and the feel is superior. However, it's messy and it gets stuck in your teeth. If I were a lumberjack or coal miner, I wouldn't care, but it doesn't fit my lifestyle unless I am out in the nature. I use lös at home, portions everywhere else.

[chadizzy1]

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[Skell18]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=snuson.com%3A+loose+vs+portions

thats quite cleaver

[Mrobin52]

thats quite cleaver

agreed.

that being said, I prefer loose but i use mostly portions at work.

[Frosted]

I tend to overdose with loose.