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  • BurningChrome
    Member
    • Sep 2009
    • 15

    Using Snus For 3 weeks now!

    I have been lurking on these boards for well over a month and have been a happy snus-er for almost a month now. Thanks everyone for your advise and open comments on this wonderful product.

    I started with a one tin of general extra stark. It took seven day's to arrive in the U.S. mail and I couldn't have got it at a better time. My wife was in the hospital and I was smoking way too much. As soon as i put it in my mouth I went to the web and ordered a roll of General Onyx.

    I continued to Smoke while using General ES, but didn't take my cigarettes to work with me. (My work schedule is four 10 hours shifts, so I was really nervous about leaving my lifeline at home.) The work day went off with out a hitch. I had no desire to have a smoke at all and my productivity went through the roof. However once I got home I felt the need to indulge in a nice smooth Marlboro. The can of ES lasted 3 days and then it was a four day wait for the roll of Onyx.

    I ordered Onyx because I could tell the ES was a little too strong, and i only ordered one can of ES because I was afraid I wouldn't like snus-ing and didn't want to waste a bunch of cash on something I would throw away.

    Now I have been three weeks on the onyx and haven't had a cigarette for over a week. I feel a better, a lot better for not having smoked.

    Last week I placed a huge order for various flavors of snus, and the package arrived today.

    A gotlandssnus sampler
    A can of gotlandssnus grey
    2 cans of Roda Lacket
    2 cans of Goteborgs No. 2
    A Black on Black sampler
    5 cans of Catch Licorice White Portion
    5 cans of General White Portion

    Normally i am pretty disciplined about my snus use at about eight portions a day, but faced with all this flavor..... I have indulged.

    So far my favorite is the Roda Lacket, with Grovsnus Black a close second. I think General White will be my main stay. But all in all, this adventure has been fun.

    I especially want to thank the active members of this board for helping me make an informed switch to snus and kick the cigarettes to the curb!
  • JPono
    Member
    • Sep 2009
    • 415

    #2
    Good for you. I'm not a vet, but also appreciate the great advice. Welcome!

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    • Sigg
      Member
      • Sep 2009
      • 161

      #3
      Awesome job chrome, and welcome to the board! A week is a pretty big milestone and I wish you continued success in staying off the smokes. It looks like you made a solid order so enjoy and have fun with it.

      Hope all is well with your wife.

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      • Veganpunk
        Member
        • Jun 2009
        • 5381

        #4
        Congrats. Don't worry about overindulging, it's still cheaper and safer then smoking. There are so many flavors out there to try, no matter how much you resist, you'll probably end up with a lot of open tins!

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        • chadizzy1
          Member
          • May 2009
          • 7432

          #5
          Re: Using Snus For 3 weeks now!

          Originally posted by BurningChrome
          Now I have been three weeks on the onyx and haven't had a cigarette for over a week. I feel a better, a lot better for not having smoked.
          Careful with the Onyx, I've heard it can turn on you. I use it sparingly, myself.

          Originally posted by BurningChrome
          I continued to Smoke while using General ES, but didn't take my cigarettes to work with me. (My work schedule is four 10 hours shifts, so I was really nervous about leaving my lifeline at home.)
          I remember that first day I went to work cig-free. I was so worried I was gonna freak out, but surprisingly I made it just fine.

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          • Snusdog
            Member
            • Jun 2008
            • 6752

            #6
            Congrats BC and welcome to the forum. Keep us posted on how it is going and what you think of the various sneese (brands of snus) you have got there
            When it's my time to go, I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my uncle did....... Not screaming in terror like his passengers

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            • chadizzy1
              Member
              • May 2009
              • 7432

              #7
              Originally posted by Snusdog
              sneese
              8)

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              • Ainkor
                Member
                • Sep 2008
                • 1144

                #8
                Welcome aboard and congrats!

                As others will say, don't order a roll of something until you are really sure you will like it!

                other than that, looks like a nice mix. You will have some nice sampling to do there!

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                • MojoQuestor
                  Member
                  • Sep 2009
                  • 2344

                  #9
                  Welcome from me, too, and congratulations.

                  I've been using Swedish for a little under two months. What Chad says about Onyx turning from overuse, I dunno myself, but I did a few Nick & Johnnys back to back one day and the last one was kind of rough. I use N&J and Onyx now both as occasional treats, but they are super portions. (I have been tempted to try Onyx all day.) The GES is among my favorites; so are Grov black (svart) and Claq Qui, very nice stronger portions. I dig regular Roda, too, the whites and the loose.

                  General is probably my mainstay right now, but Ettan and Grov are also very satisfying. I actually like Kronan loose, too, though my friends tease me and call me "pickles" (not really). I can't wait to try it in the portions, and also the LD portions. One or two ppl here swear by the LD whites.

                  I think I've gotten a little carried away, too, but I'm enjoying it

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                  • sagedil
                    Member
                    • Nov 2007
                    • 7077

                    #10
                    Welcome to Snuson BurningChrome

                    Don't overstress the smoking thing, it is a process. I still, almost 3 years later have a cigarette every other months or so. But now, it is because I want to, not because I need to

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                    • BurningChrome
                      Member
                      • Sep 2009
                      • 15

                      #11
                      Thanks, for the warm welcome.

                      My wife is fine, she suffers from bipolar and every 2 years or so has to go into the hospital to get - "reset" - it always come like a tragedy though.

                      I was a little worried about buying a roll of Onyx, but i wanted something strong, and I wanted to not have to think much about it. It turned out great, and this time around I got a variety.

                      I was a Marlboro man, no matter what, I bought em, didn't even think about trying others. What I am hoping to find is a snus that fits that bill, I just buy it without much thought. I suspect it will be General White portions, but i wanted to try a few and see what I like and don't like and and maybe even keep a tin of something else around, for just that moment.

                      So far i am really liking the Roda Lacket, this is nice, but I don't think it would be my everyday snus. For everyday, I think the blander the better

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                      • eyephantom
                        Member
                        • Jul 2009
                        • 333

                        #12
                        Re: Using Snus For 3 weeks now!

                        Originally posted by chadizzy1

                        Careful with the Onyx, I've heard it can turn on you. I use it sparingly, myself.

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                        I concur, although if you've been using it for 3 weeks perhaps you'll be alright. I do enjoy the stronger citrus tones, but not more than 1xday max. If you're looking for a subtle tobacco taste for everyday use, I can safely recommend grov and ettan.

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                        • MojoQuestor
                          Member
                          • Sep 2009
                          • 2344

                          #13
                          Re: Using Snus For 3 weeks now!

                          Originally posted by eyephantom
                          Originally posted by chadizzy1

                          Careful with the Onyx, I've heard it can turn on you. I use it sparingly, myself.

                          [
                          I concur, although if you've been using it for 3 weeks perhaps you'll be alright. I do enjoy the stronger citrus tones, but not more than 1xday max. If you're looking for a subtle tobacco taste for everyday use, I can safely recommend grov and ettan.
                          I can definitely see those two and also General as daily drivers.

                          But hey if someone likes Onyx or N&J or GES or Thunder Frosted and wants 'em all the time then SnusOn chilluns.

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                          • Owens187
                            Member
                            • Sep 2009
                            • 1547

                            #14
                            Re: Using Snus For 3 weeks now!

                            Being a nonsmoker is freakin' amazing! After a couple weeks you'll be amazed how much better you can taste and smell, your energy levels rise, and you just generally FEEL better.

                            When I quit smoking not long ago (also by using snus), I also started running two miles a day, to counteract the weight gain you always hear about....and so far I've LOST 20 pounds! I weighed in at 197 this morning, I was 220 when I quit. This is the first time I've been below 200 pounds in 10 years! My new goal is to hit 185, which is where I'm supposed to be. Its amazing how hard I can now push myslef without getting winded, or hacking up a lung.

                            Keep it up! Youll find that your body will start to just want the snus, and cigarettes won't even cross your mind.

                            :mrgreen:

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                            • Owens187
                              Member
                              • Sep 2009
                              • 1547

                              #15
                              Re: Using Snus For 3 weeks now!

                              Originally posted by BurningChrome
                              Last week I placed a huge order for various flavors of snus, and the package arrived today.

                              A gotlandssnus sampler
                              A can of gotlandssnus grey
                              2 cans of Roda Lacket
                              2 cans of Goteborgs No. 2
                              A Black on Black sampler
                              5 cans of Catch Licorice White Portion
                              5 cans of General White Portion

                              I'm sure Sage, Chad, and quite a few others on here had a bit of a laugh at that one! :lol: :lol: :lol:

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