Need help using snus.

[Bogalu]

I understand how to use it and where to place it I think, but it seems like the pouch is lasting for 2 hours or so instead of exhausting itself in 30 min. So the absorption rate is soo slow that I barely get my nic fix and it sucks.

I place it between my lip and gums above my top front teeth. Then I just leave it there and it barely does anything.

Am I supposed to move it around in my gums or wet it with my tounge or watever? Just unclear on how to make it absorb faster.

 

[xdunlapx]

I would think having it last for 2 hours is better than 30 minutes. Do you use pouch snus or loose?

Snus isn't supposed to be a quick fix, it releases nicotine slowly.

 

[Bogalu]

I have discreet brand snus and its in a pouch. The only problem is that it releases way to slow. It lasts for 1-2 hours but I get the same nic over that time that you would get in a pouch that you had last for only 20 min. It barely takes the nic fit edge off.

So you get 8mg nic in 20 min...

I get 1.2mg nic every 20 min... its awful.

 

[xdunlapx]

I don't know what to tell ya. I used Camel Snus for about a year and had no problems with nic fits. Hmm. Have you tried posting on snus forums? I know there are a few big ones that have lots of members. You could try that and see what they have to say.

 

[Bogalu]

Havent tried that yet. But in all honesty I just started snusing last night so I don't think I'm doing it right. What am I susposed to do?

 

[BardicDruid]

Discreet, Grand Prix, any of the American made snus sucks for nic hit, I don't think they have any. I use Swedish snus, some of them have a major nic hit instantly. The best two places to go to get real snus is GetSnus.com or ClubSnus.com, they're both in the US and have the best prices around in my opinion.

I started with an e-cig and have given it up for snus, my regulars are Thunder Frosted and Original minis and General Mini Mints and Mini Whites. For first thing in the morning I grab a Skruf Stark White.

Read some of the other posts here and check out the forum at GetSnus, there's also SnusOn.com another forum. And by the way, your doing it right, it's the snus that has the problem.

 

[Stubby]

I agree with Bard. If you need a good hit of nicotine Discreet is not the place to go, or the camel snus. I think it has a little but I wouldn't want to depend on it as my only source.

The Swedish snus goes up to 17 mg per portion, which will knock anyone but heavy smokers on their backside. I stay with the standard 8 mg portions and its plenty for me as an only source of nicotine but others use less or more depending on need.

 

[Dredbull]

I started with Camel frost. I know it got me through the tough areas.

Now I have a few favorites and one is being discontinued so go grab a can and enjoy it. Claq Qui it is a love it or loathe it I love to loathe it.

I have high dose portions and use loose also called los. I have been recently halfing those portions to 2mg or so ish prilla.
I pack a wide assortment of snuff, juice and snus around with me. They are my condoms if you will since it is better to have them than not.

 

[MoeJoe39]

If your not getting the hit fast enough, you could try moveing it....try the side on the bottom.

 

[Bogalu]

Well I honestly don't think its the discreet snus. I just don't think I'm getting wet enough or moving it around enough or ect.

I just usually keep it in one place and keep my saliva away from it except for sparingly wetting it with my tongue.

I can seriously keep a snus whether its general original or Discreet to last me for 1 and a half hours with the same flavor/intensity which isn't much at all.

Should I be keeping the snus soaked in saliva? Should I swallow the salty runoff from the snus right away?

I feel ......ed here, like I'm missing a damn instruction manual or something. lol

 

[Skrymr]

Well I honestly don't think its the discreet snus. I just don't think I'm getting wet enough or moving it around enough or ect.

I just usually keep it in one place and keep my saliva away from it except for sparingly wetting it with my tongue.

I can seriously keep a snus whether its general original or Discreet to last me for 1 and a half hours with the same flavor/intensity which isn't much at all.

Should I be keeping the snus soaked in saliva? Should I swallow the salty runoff from the snus right away?

I feel ......ed here, like I'm missing a damn instruction manual or something. lol

Try keeping it soaked, I hate to say it, but you have to try different things to figure out what works for you. Swallow, spit, whatever you're comfortable with. (oh boy, what did I just say...)

The flavor for me lasts from 1 to 2 hours depending on what is in my mouth. I also move it around once in a while depending on my nic requirements. If I want less nic, I put it against my lower jaw. It seems to stay drier that way. If I need more nic, I put it up top where the saliva seems to run more for me and it seems to deliver more nic.

 

[niczgreat]

Do the math normal Mini Snus such as discrete only have 4mg of nicotine.

Try the Thunder Frosted they pack a wallop or the Thunder Mini.

Thunder Mini will give you twice as much nic (8mg) and the Frosted 4 times more (16mg).

 

[Bogalu]

Try keeping it soaked, I hate to say it, but you have to try different things to figure out what works for you. Swallow, spit, whatever you're comfortable with. (oh boy, what did I just say...)

The flavor for me lasts from 1 to 2 hours depending on what is in my mouth. I also move it around once in a while depending on my nic requirements. If I want less nic, I put it against my lower jaw. It seems to stay drier that way. If I need more nic, I put it up top where the saliva seems to run more for me and it seems to deliver more nic.

Everywhere I read it says the snus should only last 20-30 minutes? I can understand that the discrete snus is weaker but what about my General Originals that don't seem to do much for me anyway?

 

[Skrymr]

Everywhere I read it says the snus should only last 20-30 minutes? I can understand that the discrete snus is weaker but what about my General Originals that don't seem to do much for me anyway?

The General originals lasted me anywhere from 1-2 hours depending on what I was drinking with them. If I drank a lot of anything, the flavor seemed to wash out in about an hour. If I didn't, the flavor would last longer.

I have read reviews on the getsnus forum that talk about flavors lasting up to 2 hours depending on how strong a flavor it is. I haven't tried any of the stronger flavored ones yet(at least I don't think so) so I really couldn't tell you anything about them.

 

[olderthandirt]

Everywhere I read it says the snus should only last 20-30 minutes? I can understand that the discrete snus is weaker but what about my General Originals that don't seem to do much for me anyway?

I'm thinking that is roughly the accepted time it takes to get the nic from a portion.

Aside from that, hell yes Bog. Move the portion around, get it wet, press and squeeze, or place it and let it sit. I do all of that to get everything I can from a portion.

I seem to lose most flavor around 30 minutes. General Wintergreen and LD Black hold up for flavor around an hour. I have had the darn things in for up to 2 hours, but that's simply cuz I've forgotten they were there!

Swallow the extra saliva, I do, "ain't nobody's business but my own", and if you do move the portion much be gentle. The pouch material does get soft and can tear. Not too awfully big a deal if it does tear, just loose tobacco in the mouth.

General OP doesn't do much for you? Try some of the Sterk (strong) portions. You'll be going from 8mg to, depending on brand, 9 to 11mg/portions. And then of course the Ekstra Sterk(extra strong) snus, 12mg as high as 17mg. Shiver!

Instruction Manual? Not really but this is close http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...s-strength-levels-ir-confused.html#post654397

 

[niczgreat]

A Thunder Frosted a pinch or two of "Toque Quit" nasal snuff and I guarantee you'll reach cloud nine Nic satisfaction.

If Snus alone aren't doing it for you try Nasal Snuff. Nasal Snuff is the only Cigarette alternative I've found that gives you a quick Nicotine Hit. It works really well with Snus. Snus maintain the Nic Level and Snuff elevates it.

I suggest Toque Quit because it's wicked strong, has a great consistency and taste.

 

[slybootz]

A Thunder Frosted a pinch or two of "Toque Quit" nasal snuff and I guarantee you'll reach cloud nine Nic satisfaction.

If Snus alone aren't doing it for you try Nasal Snuff. Nasal Snuff is the only Cigarette alternative I've found that gives you a quick Nicotine Hit. It works really well with Snus. Snus maintain the Nic Level and Snuff elevates it.

I suggest Toque Quit because it's wicked strong, has a great consistency and taste.

similar to the toque quit, you could also try the McCrystals S'Nuff, which is their smokers blend. I can't pick out the flavors of this one yet, since i've been ill. i will be able to review it soon!

 

[TWISTED VICTOR]

A Thunder Frosted a pinch or two of "Toque Quit" nasal snuff and I guarantee you'll reach cloud nine Nic satisfaction.

If Snus alone aren't doing it for you try Nasal Snuff. Nasal Snuff is the only Cigarette alternative I've found that gives you a quick Nicotine Hit. It works really well with Snus. Snus maintain the Nic Level and Snuff elevates it.

I suggest Toque Quit because it's wicked strong, has a great consistency and taste.

That's a good way to put it, tom. I have a portion in most of my waking hours, but when I need a boost or a mind clearing I toot some Scotch and the train's back on the rails. And in a time-frame that rivals a cigarette .

 

[hittman]

I am not sure what everyone else is doing but I put my portions near the back of my mouth in the top between the lip and gum. If it is a white portion then I take a drink of water and swish it to wet the portion. I can taste the flavor and depending on what kind it is can feel the flavored saliva go down my throat. I usually start to lose the flavor after about 20-30 minutes and then move the portion and sqeeze it some between my tongue and top of my mouth to get the rest of the flavor out before discarding it. I personally did not like the flavor of either of the discreet ones that I tried but everyones tastes are different. As far as nic hit, I didn't notice much from it.

 

[Imboden]

Tipping your head down, not letting it sit too high in the cheek and touching with tongue should all help release it faster. Do you have a white or I guess dry portion you are using? They take longer to release because they arent coated.