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Mordred · 11-03-2009, 02:23 PM

E-cigs are all fine and dandy, but there's lots of fiddling with cartridges, batteries and whatnot, so I'm going to give Snus a go. Ordered a roll (no point getting just one can, is there?) from Buysnus on thursday, got it today (tuesday), general mini portion.

Popped one after lunch and damn, it's strong stuff. Absolutely no desire to vape or smoke and the taste isn't half bad. Popped another one just now, even though I didn't actually have a craving, just that my co-worker went for a cigarette. Was probably a mistake, as I'm feeling slightly queasy, so I probably need to readjust after having lowered my nicotine intake through vaping.

I'll let you know how it goes.

TropicalBob · 11-03-2009, 03:26 PM

Do take it slow. The nicotine in snus has a slower absorption rate for someone used to the instant kick of inhaling tobacco smoke. But the nicotine also rises and stays at a high level longer with snusing. So this is like stuffing food into your hungry mouth. It takes your stomach 20 minutes to shout back "I'm full now" and you've overeaten. Upchuck ahead!

You might not think snus is working if you judge impact five minutes after you put one in your mouth. A cig takes 7 seconds to hit you. Snus takes about 10 minutes to get you up -- but you stay up and won't need another for an hour or more. With a cig, it's every 30 minutes, come hell or high water.

P.S. I've gotten sick from snusing too fast.

Dredbull · 11-03-2009, 04:27 PM

Ya ease up a bit there or you will get the hurls.

The wetter the pack I have noticed the more I need to spit a bit due to a slightly rolling tummy.

Mordred · 11-03-2009, 11:42 PM

Ok, did two more, one late afternoon, one in the evening, those went pretty well. Currently vaping a bit before going to bed, since I didn't want to pop another one but needed some nic. Seems like this could work out, snus during the day or when going out to avoid e-cig issues, vaping in the evenings.

Mordred · 11-06-2009, 11:06 AM

Hey guys, wanted to keep you updated. Been doing Snus exclusively for almost 3 days now and I must say I'm quite happy with it. I tried the exclusive Blue Thunder that I got free with my order last night and I have mixed feelings about it. The nicotine hit is a bit too much for me, but I do like the taste, which sadly doesn't last very long.

Edit: Got my dry mint today, much less aggressive in taste than the original portion I was using, yet the nicotine is still there, so that's good.

Just wondering, these taste a little sweet, is there sugar in them, i.e. are they more dangerous for the teeth?

olderthandirt · 11-07-2009, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mordred

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Just wondering, these taste a little sweet, is there sugar in them, i.e. are they more dangerous for the teeth?

The sweet ones you mention, General brand? If so then check out this page at the Swedish Match web site for a list of ingredients.

BardicDruid · 11-09-2009, 10:02 PM

The sweet your tasting is actually real mint oil, not some synthesized flavor used in americian dip.

WerkIt · 11-10-2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mordred

E-cigs are all fine and dandy, but there's lots of fiddling with cartridges, batteries and whatnot, so I'm going to give Snus a go.

That's why I left e-smoking for snus. Don't get me wrong. E-smoking WORKED like a charm. It's how I originally quit. But in the end, it's too high maintenance and too much crap to carry around. I still have a set of working e-cigs, right under 100ml of 24mg tasteless e-liquid, which I blend down to 3-4 mg nic solution, with kahlua flavoring. I just haven't used it since April or May of '09.

I have really been getting into the los snus lately. It's so easy to do a micro-hit with the Icetool

11-03-2009, 02:23 PM	#1
Mordred Full Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 31	Let's try these then... E-cigs are all fine and dandy, but there's lots of fiddling with cartridges, batteries and whatnot, so I'm going to give Snus a go. Ordered a roll (no point getting just one can, is there?) from Buysnus on thursday, got it today (tuesday), general mini portion. Popped one after lunch and damn, it's strong stuff. Absolutely no desire to vape or smoke and the taste isn't half bad. Popped another one just now, even though I didn't actually have a craving, just that my co-worker went for a cigarette. Was probably a mistake, as I'm feeling slightly queasy, so I probably need to readjust after having lowered my nicotine intake through vaping. I'll let you know how it goes. __________________

11-03-2009, 04:27 PM	#3
Dredbull Super Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On a mountain, looking over the valley of happy! Posts: 750 Tweet this post!	Ya ease up a bit there or you will get the hurls. The wetter the pack I have noticed the more I need to spit a bit due to a slightly rolling tummy. __________________ Vapegasims! When the vape is soo good your mouth and brain cannot connect!

11-03-2009, 11:42 PM	#4
Mordred Full Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 31	Ok, did two more, one late afternoon, one in the evening, those went pretty well. Currently vaping a bit before going to bed, since I didn't want to pop another one but needed some nic. Seems like this could work out, snus during the day or when going out to avoid e-cig issues, vaping in the evenings. __________________

11-06-2009, 11:06 AM	#5
Mordred Full Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 31	Hey guys, wanted to keep you updated. Been doing Snus exclusively for almost 3 days now and I must say I'm quite happy with it. I tried the exclusive Blue Thunder that I got free with my order last night and I have mixed feelings about it. The nicotine hit is a bit too much for me, but I do like the taste, which sadly doesn't last very long. Edit: Got my dry mint today, much less aggressive in taste than the original portion I was using, yet the nicotine is still there, so that's good. Just wondering, these taste a little sweet, is there sugar in them, i.e. are they more dangerous for the teeth? __________________ Last edited by Mordred; 11-06-2009 at 12:49 PM.

11-09-2009, 10:02 PM	#7
BardicDruid Full Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX, USA Posts: 100 Tweet this post!	The sweet your tasting is actually real mint oil, not some synthesized flavor used in americian dip. __________________ The guarantee to everlasting ignorance is contempt prior to investigation.

11-03-2009, 03:26 PM	#2
TropicalBob ECF Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Charlotte, FL USA Posts: 5,076	Do take it slow. The nicotine in snus has a slower absorption rate for someone used to the instant kick of inhaling tobacco smoke. But the nicotine also rises and stays at a high level longer with snusing. So this is like stuffing food into your hungry mouth. It takes your stomach 20 minutes to shout back "I'm full now" and you've overeaten. Upchuck ahead! You might not think snus is working if you judge impact five minutes after you put one in your mouth. A cig takes 7 seconds to hit you. Snus takes about 10 minutes to get you up -- but you stay up and won't need another for an hour or more. With a cig, it's every 30 minutes, come hell or high water. P.S. I've gotten sick from snusing too fast.

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