New Snuser Questions

[Damicom3]

Hi i'm a new snuser who has a couple of questions.

First though I guess i'll give some history on me before I start lol. I've tried just about every kind of tobacco product out there and recently found snus online. Prior to snus I was smoking cigs, then a pipe cigars and nasal snuff and for the last week I have been primarily using snus. My lungs have felt alot better and I'm amazed at the flavor variety I'm getting using snus to name one thing I like about it. I'm interested in learning a little about what i'm sticking in my mouth so I came here.

Ok first question is what is a normal amount of snus to use, yesterday I used about 6 or 7 portions. I'm sure it varies but what is a good amount for a new snuser so my gums won't be overloade?

Second question is i'm not getting as big of a kick nicotine wise as I expected, i've tried general original portion white portion and dry mint as well as some discreet flavors. All of which I liked flavor wise but didn't seem to give me the same feeling as a big pinch of nasal snuff or cigarette. ( This isn't really a problem just i'm wondering if i'm doing something wrong or the brands I'm using are weak?)

I guess I'm gonna post another thread on the health section because one of my questions is more health related. Thanks.

[sagedil]

Hey Damicom3,

I welcomed you in your other thread, but will say it again. welcome to Snuson.

My best advice as you are making this transition is make use of sterks and extra sterks. I switched from cigarettes to snus three years ago, and used almost all sterks my forst 4 months or so. after, I easily transitioned to regular snus, but still use 3 or so sterks a day, when the need hits.

For my first 2 years, I probably used between 23 -15 snus a day. Last 6 months, I have cut that to about 8 with no issues. But I was motivated as I took up pipe smoking 2 months ago, and trying to save every dime I can to buy as much pipe tobacco to age as I can. But I would suggest, especially right now, you loom at doubling your current usage. Will make the snus work much better I suspect for you.

[Veganpunk]

Welcome to Snus-On. My only advice is to listen to Sage, he knows what he's talking about. Second, I love the avatar!

[Christi]

Welcome, this is a great place!

And I second Vegan, Sage is a world of info.

[Damicom3]

Ok ya today i'm already at 7 portions and I'm only 2/3's through the day. Thanks again for the info sage and for the welcomes vegan and christi. Yes I can already tell I'll probally like it here.

[sagedil]

We are really good folks here, and do a great job taking care of each other.

Really, really, really pick yourself up some sterks. Your issues are a common one. I was laughing with my girlfriend who I met here when I answered a very similar question she had. She had started to use a vaporizor before she went to snus, and was struggling with making the transition. I sent her 4 cans of Odens ES, and as soon as she started to use those, her issues went away and she easily made the transition completely to snus. Although she too uses snuff and has picked up a pipe too. But the ES made ALL the difference for her.

[deeanne59]

Welcome to SnusOn Damicom3...I am Sages' girlfriend. I was having the same issues that you are having now, and my vaporizer was not helping me. Sage sent me some extra sterk portions, and when I started using those...my issues went away. I suddenly understood how snus would help me make the transition. I have been alternating between extra sterks and regular portions ever since, and I am loving it. No more nicotine issues. They will help you tremendously to transition much easier.

[Damicom3]

Luckily I got a can of extra stark for free from clubsnus. Jonathan really hooked me up for the first order. I will crack open that can asap and see how it goes. I was wondering would there be any difference between 1 stark or 2 regulars at once. Like one on each side of my mouth? I'm sure i'm not the first to think of this lol, might help since I only have 1 can of Stark at the moment.

[sagedil]

2 regulars, 1 sterk, same amount of nicotine. It just isn't pleasant for me to double barrel, but many folks here do, especially when using minis.

Definitely do it if it helps. In the end, there are no rules about snus use, do what works best for you.

[frizodanizzo]

i normally use sterk snus the majority of the time i occasionally use regular strength snus. i can get a can of thunder frosted loose to last a week sometimes had to cut back at one point cuz i was waiting on an order ever since then ive stuck to that amount for a while