first time using loose,which one first

[jagmanss]

I am new to loose and have 5 different loose coming with an Icetool by thursday, Which one would you recommend to try for my 1st time as i don't want all open at once because of all the portions I aleady have open... here are my choices

1. Ettan Loose
2. General Ekstra Sterk Loose
3. General Loose Snus
4. Roda Lacket Loose
5. Phantom Classic Blue Loose

[GoVegan]

Gellivares!

[Owens187]

Those are all good. Since you got an IceTool, it really doesn't matter. But if you're gonna try handbaking, I'd suggest the Roda Lacket, its a finer grind and probably the easiest snus to handbake there is.

[justintempler]

The numbers you used are would also be the ranking I would use for the same 5 snus. Ettan being my favorite and Phantom Blue being my least favorite.

I've handbaked all 5 with no problems so using an Icetool shouldn't pose any problems. Just go with whatever you want.

[lxskllr]

But if you're gonna try handbaking, I'd suggest the Roda Lacket, its a finer grind and probably the easiest snus to handbake there is.

A strong look will get Röda together :^D

I think I'd go with General for the first. It has a stronger flavor, and when I first started with lös, I had a hard time getting flavor from the plainer varieties. I do like Gellivare though :^)

[GoVegan]

Just a couple of things to remember.

Don't make your pris too big or it will break into many pieces in your mouth.
A 3ml syringe will make a great pris.
Some grinds/brands will seem abrasive when you use them
Let the pris sit in your mouth for a while before deciding if you like it or not as the flavor will last a long time but will not come on as fast as a portion.

[jtricer1973]

Roda Roda Roda!!!!!!!!! Ettan is one of my favs also!

[c.nash]

Those are all pretty good. But since you got a icetool try the Ettan or General first.

To try handbaking use the Roda and get used to that then work your way on to courser grinds.

[Snusdog]

I am new to loose and have 5 different loose coming with an Icetool by thursday, Which one would you recommend to try for my 1st time as i don't want all open at once because of all the portions I aleady have open... here are my choices

1. Ettan Loose
2. General Ekstra Sterk Loose
3. General Loose Snus
4. Roda Lacket Loose
5. Phantom Classic Blue Loose

Those all look good. I'd start with Phantom simply because you will get the most flavor from it (the rest are on the mild side- with the possible exception of General- which I'd say is mild but others say is more mid-grade flavor wise)

Anyway.......you might also want to check out the Dipper's Guide to Snus.................It is about all things los and has a lot of collected tips and tricks for those just starting out with los. Here is the link

http://www.snusforum.org/forum/showthread.php?10549-Dipper-s-Guide-to-Snus

[myuserid]

Ettan, General and Phantom Blue are all great.

I haven't tried the other two in los yet.

[daruckis]

yeah phantoms the only one thats got a strong flavor. the others are all good choices though. i dont think any would be a bad choice.

[NonServiam]

I'm stating the redundant here, but I'm also trying to hit my 500th post! I've always heard that Roda is super easy to bake. I've never had any trouble with GES. Sticks together really well. Never tried regular General Los. Ettan is just a great well rounded snus all together. Don't know anything about Phantom's baking qualities. All great choices. I say just close your eyes and grab one.

[jagmanss]

Thanks for the sugesstions guys... I think I will try the Phantom Blue Loose and Ettan first wit my new icetool as that is one of my favorites, If I don't like the Phantom I could always freeze and go with one of the General loose....

[snusjus]

Roda Lacket is easiest to bake, but has the most subdued flavor. I'm sure you'll find what you prefer after some testing. Los takes a while to get used to, but if you hand bake (or hillbilly pinch) you will get accustomed to it in a relatively short amount of time. My favorite los is: Grov (VERY easy to bake), Skruf ES, and General ES.

[rickcharles606]

General, Ettan, Roda,GES, then Phantom. General will be the easiest for you to taste initially, IMO