snus for a beginner

[FreakyStylie]

Yeah Freaky, thank your government for making it harder to find safer and obtain safer alternatives to smoking. When I found snus, Northern had these ten can assortments. They had basically their top sellers in the box. It was a great intro to snussing. Now they're only offered outside the US.

I swear, my mission is soon developing into opening a "Smoking Alternatives" shop here. I would love to help people around here find something better than cigarettes and chew, plus open a few eyes along the way.

I understand protecting children, but on a worldwide government blanketing scale?

 

[lynleestar]

Guys, I don't know why it isn't a sticky somewhere that DAY SIX SMOKE FREE SUCKS~!!!!!! but.....still smoke free

 

[W Axl Rose]

Hang in there Lynlee. I've been smoke free over a year and some days still suck. I just keep snus under my lip constantly at that time and it eventually passes.

 

[Guttermouth]

Hang in there Lynlee. I've been smoke free over a year and some days still suck. I just keep snus under my lip constantly at that time and it eventually passes.

+1
keeping the extra strong stuff around for those days is a must.congrats on day 6 lynlee!!!

 

[King_Calculon]

Guys, I don't know why it isn't a sticky somewhere that DAY SIX SMOKE FREE SUCKS~!!!!!! but.....still smoke free

Keep at it! It will get easier every day. Don't forget to spoil yourself with tasty e-liquids. It maybe hard now, but quitting will pay off big time if you stay strong. We all have your back!

 

[allen200]

hang in there everyone. im 24 days smoke-free myself and yeah like all of you, i use both snus and a pv.

 

[lynleestar]

Boy have I been hitting the snus today~!! I actually went to the gas station with the intention of buying a pack of cigs but I changed my mind at the last minute thank goodness~!

Overall I haven't found a swedish snus that I have an appreciation for. The minty ones are alright, but generally I can't get accostumed to the salty taste. I use Camel mellow more than any other. It sure does help with those nic fits though~!

Lynlee

 

[FreakyStylie]

Boy have I been hitting the snus today~!! I actually went to the gas station with the intention of buying a pack of cigs but I changed my mind at the last minute thank goodness~!

Overall I haven't found a swedish snus that I have an appreciation for. The minty ones are alright, but generally I can't get accostumed to the salty taste. I use Camel mellow more than any other. It sure does help with those nic fits though~!

Lynlee

What are your favorite types of juice to vape? Maybe this will help me in making a decision on what snus to look at.

 

[lynleestar]

well I'm pg sensitive so many of the juices that have a great flavor make me cough my head off.

My main flavors I use daily are

my own DIY cinnamon pear
creme de menthe
Boba's Bounty

I also like
Melon Menthol
root beer
chocolate brownie

Have yet to find a tobacco flavor I really like. boba's is the closest. Even though I smoked menthols I don't like menthol vapes either~!

But please don't judge by my tastes....I.AM.WEIRD~!

 

[FreakyStylie]

Not judging . . . just thinking about how American snus is supposed to be sweeter. It looks like you prefer dessert type vapes, so maybe that is one of the reasons you aren't as into the Swedish type? I really like both sweet and tobacco vapes, so this really helps me to see if this venture is worth it.

 

[Stubby]

I might suggest Oden's kanel. Has a nice cinnamon flavor. Comes in both 8mg portion and an extra strong 17mg portion. That one is guaranteed to kill any craving. Oden's also make a licorice but have not tried that one.

If the salt is getting to you try having some liquid of your choice handy (water works fine). Just take a sip when you feel like it to wash out any build up of salt and flavor. Might help to smooth things out a bit.

 

[lynleestar]

Trying it right now Stubby and it isn't terrible, thanks~!

 

[BCB]

I don't know if you've tried General Mini Mint, but it's sweet and has no saltiness that I can taste. I prefer sweet, dessert type e-liquid and so far the General Mini Mint is my favorite. The straight General mini's taste like crap. I keep trying them because the can is opened and they're drying out, but I always spit them out pretty soon.

 

[FreakyStylie]

Trying it right now Stubby and it isn't terrible, thanks~!

Oden's Kanel: It isn't terrible.

Sorry, I just got a good laugh from that.

 

[hittman]

I loved the odens kanel at first. After a few months I just grew tired of it and sold what I had left.

 

[lynleestar]

I should be the spokesperson huh?

Lol~!

Oden's Kanel: It isn't terrible.

Sorry, I just got a good laugh from that.

 

[FreakyStylie]

OK, I tried some snus today. (Thanks to a great ECF member!)

I've had it for a while, but have been waiting. My wife's been climbing back up on the cigarette count, but she decided she wanted to try the snus today. I did it along with her so that I could know what she was experiencing. All I have to say is WOW! That will knock the living *#$% out of a nicotine craving . . . at least for somebody who hasn't had a cigarette in over 3 months. She got quite a jolt out of it too.

Slight burning. We both loved the taste, but she wanted sweeter. She said it was very salty, but I thought it was just right. I've been prepping my mind to expect what it was going to be like, rather that what I might want it to be.

The only problem is . . . she still feels the need for the habituation. What about vaping with a snus in? Lower or no nic?

 

[Katya]

I don't know if you've tried General Mini Mint, but it's sweet and has no saltiness that I can taste. I prefer sweet, dessert type e-liquid and so far the General Mini Mint is my favorite. The straight General mini's taste like crap. I keep trying them because the can is opened and they're drying out, but I always spit them out pretty soon.

BCB, cut a fresh apple slice and put it in your can and stick the can in your fridge for 24-48 hrs; it will remoisten the snus and change its taste. You can also put that snus in a can of Mini mints (half full or so) and they will taste minty after a a day or two.

 

[Katya]

OK, I tried some snus today. (Thanks to a great ECF member!)

I've had it for a while, but have been waiting. My wife's been climbing back up on the cigarette count, but she decided she wanted to try the snus today. I did it along with her so that I could know what she was experiencing. All I have to say is WOW! That will knock the living *#$% out of a nicotine craving . . . at least for somebody who hasn't had a cigarette in over 3 months. She got quite a jolt out of it too.

Slight burning. We both loved the taste, but she wanted sweeter. She said it was very salty, but I thought it was just right. I've been prepping my mind to expect what it was going to be like, rather that what I might want it to be.

The only problem is . . . she still feels the need for the habituation. What about vaping with a snus in? Lower or no nic?

How strong are your portions? I only use the minis, but you can always take the pouch out of your mouth when you feel it's getting too strong. Snus is forgiving. You can also store your unused pouch for a while and finish it later on. Done that and proud of it. No, it's not gross. It's practical. Just don't offer it to anybody else...

 

[FreakyStylie]

How strong are your portions? I only use the minis, but you can always take the pouch out of your mouth when you feel it's getting too strong. Snus is forgiving. You can also store your unused pouch for a while and finish it later on. Done that and proud of it. No, it's not gross. It's practical. Just don't offer it to anybody else...

They were minis, 8mg I think. Not handy right now, but nothing powerhouse. I think that it hit me because I've been only vaping for the past 3 months, and I think it hit her because she wasn't expecting to get a buzz like you do from a cigarette. All-in-all, it was a great experience.

I really wish that I could find a tobacco shop around here that would carry Swedish snus. I've got a scheme planned. I'm going to just get some Camel and give it to my still-smoking friends so they can see the benefits while at work or whatnot; then I'll get an order from Sweden and get them interested in that; then I'll hit up a liquor store owner that I know to start ordering it; and then I can just buy it out of convenience.