Newbie Intro

[The Wiz]

Hi All.....I have come here direct from the E-Cigarette Forum as a new user of snus. I have been a non-smoker since Jan 1 2009 and intend to stay that way.My workplace has frowned upon my use of E-Cigaretts and I have found snus to be an enjoyable alternative. I have been using snus for two weeks now and have found that I prefer the US brands over the swedish ones so far.As of now I am currently using Camel(frost and mellow)along with General Wintergreen,Roda Lacket,and Thunder Wintergreen(strong portion..for the times I need a "Nic boost"). I have some Discreet on order as I have heard good mention about it...and I have a sweet tooth as well. I hope to become a regular part of this new community! The Wiz!

[Ainkor]

Welcome aboard!

[Veganpunk]

Welcome to Snuson Wiz. I think you will really enjoy the Discreets. Also you might wanna try the General Dry Mini Mints. They're sorta sweet.

[Sigg]

Welcome Wiz! If you're a fan of the sweeter snus, I think you'll really like the Discreet.

Just don't be afraid to experiment a little, I think many of us that came from the US Camel snus lean heavy on the flavored in the beginning. However, extended use of the stronger flavors can sometimes cause a burn out. I'd suggest you give one of the General sampler boxes at Getsnus a try. Personal recommendation would be the Portion sampler (mostly because it comes with Ettan ).

Regardless, the main thing is to use what you like and what works for you. Excellent group of people on this board so don't be afraid to ask questions.

[justintempler]

Welcome Wiz, if you can survive on Camel more power to you. I think you'll find the Swedish snus to be much stronger in the nic department but we won't twist your arm. Swedish snus is an aquired taste.

[JPono]

Hey Wiz,
Congratulations on giving up the smokes. Welcome!

[Karanya]

Welcome Wiz! I always enjoyed your posts on ECF and I'm sure I will here as well.

There's no shame in liking the Camel stuff. I don't care for it, but my husband thinks the mellow is great stuff. I kind of wish I did like it -- it would make "snus emergencies" a lot easier to handle.

I think you'll like the Discreet, and it's certainly less of a wallet-breaker than the Camel. Discreet peach is like a less-syrupy version of Camel mellow. The other flavors are good as well, although I don't care for the minty stuff myself, and it's all sweeter than I prefer.

--K

[RRK]

If you like sweet snus Discreet is probably a great thing to try, and Triumph. You might also enjoy flavoring some yourself.

[sagedil]

Welcome to Snuson The Wiz

I would only encourage yo to keep giving the Swedish a try. Very common reaction for folks to not quite like it at first. Just takes several weeks for your body to get acclimated to the salt. After, the salt taste fades and you can really taste what the Swedish is truly like.

But keep using what makes you happy, all I ask is you keep tying everything for a month at least.

[The Wiz]

Guys...Thanks for the warm welcome! sagedil I will not give up on the swedish snus at all...Like you mentioned the saltiness is my only issue,the flavors have been prominent. I do need to give a shout out to Tropical Bob(who is here...and at the E-Cigarette Forum)he has been very helpful to me in my quest for snus knowledge.Seems I have alot of reading ahead of me here at this forum.Looking forward to trying several more brands(I have ordered some Discreet...and Tom has told me he is sending a few samples as well)Again...Happy to be here...Hope I can give back what I learn sometime in the future! The Wiz!

[chadizzy1]

Welcome to SnusOn!

[sagedil]

And the saltiness issue goes away after about 10 days for most people. Just a physical reaction, your body just needs time to acclimate to the salt. As soon as it does, that overwhelming salty flavor just dissipates.

THE biggest issue with someone new, assuring them that what they are initially tasting is NOT the way the snus will taste after a month. Just something you need to work through.

And you can be very useful far sooner than you may realize. In a month or two, you can be there helping the next person who is going through what you just went through. I have said many times, we depend of folks like you. I have been doing this now for near on 3 years. A bit harder to remember what it was like when all new and confusing, where you come in.

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[The Wiz]

And the saltiness issue goes away after about 10 days for most people. Just a physical reaction, your body just needs time to acclimate to the salt. As soon as it does, that overwhelming salty flavor just dissipates.

THE biggest issue with someone new, assuring them that what they are initially tasting is NOT the way the snus will taste after a month. Just something you need to work through.

And you can be very useful far sooner than you may realize. In a month or two, you can be there helping the next person who is going through what you just went through. I have said many times, we depend of folks like you. I have been doing this now for near on 3 years. A bit harder to remember what it was like when all new and confusing, where you come in.

sagedil.....Right now I am still helping newbs from day to day at the ECF....I am a firm believer in giving back what you gain. I think my trial and error will continue for quite some time with snus....too many choices to be had.I have heard that many rotate several brands and strengths throughout the day...I may very well fall into that catagory...I will adhere to the "one month" rule!! The Wiz!

[The Wiz]

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Chad....It seems you live in the Best of Both Worlds!..LOL..Thanks for the greet! The Wiz!