Snus?

wavescrashing · 10-25-2009, 08:50 PM

Anyone here use snus?
I don't like to dip, so I generally use snus at work, when driving, or when I don't have time to fit a cigar in. I usually buy Monte Cristo, General original, and Romeo y Julieta. I'm curious what other brands and blends are good.
Thanks,
Mike

King James · 10-25-2009, 08:54 PM

have tried general a few times, but since I do dip... I find I don't really get a buzz from it. Maybe dip built up a tolerance

wavescrashing · 10-25-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by King James

have tried general a few times, but since I do dip... I find I don't really get a buzz from it. Maybe dip built up a tolerance

I don't tend to get a buzz from snus or dip anymore, but i'm calm and seem to get the nic from snus. Whenever I run out, I'll buy a can or two of Cope pouches or long cut.

elderboy02 · 10-25-2009, 09:22 PM

I've seen snus in stores, but what is it? Do you put it in your mouth or nose? I don't have any interest in trying it.

wavescrashing · 10-25-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

I've seen snus in stores, but what is it? Do you put it in your mouth or nose? I don't have any interest in trying it.

Snus is a spitless tobacco that is usually made and sold from Sweden. It comes in pouch and loose forms in a tin. It does not have fiber glass and does not give you the sensation to spit, while still giving you tobacco taste/flavor and the nicotine.

Snuff is the product that is used through the nose. I used to dip on deployments, now I generally stick to snus.

elderboy02 · 10-25-2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavescrashing

Snus is a spitless tobacco that is usually made and sold from Sweden. It comes in pouch and loose forms in a tin. It does not have fiber glass and does not give you the sensation to spit, while still giving you tobacco taste/flavor and the nicotine.

Snuff is the product that is used through the nose. I used to dip on deployments, now I generally stick to snus.

Gotcha. Thanks for the info.

Stick · 10-25-2009, 09:39 PM

Some discussion here: Camel Snus

wavescrashing · 10-25-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Stick

Some discussion here: Camel Snus

Thanks for the link.
I saw that when I was searching earlier today, but I thought to myself "self, you should post a real Snus thread. Camel snus is bubble gum in a pouch."

fissure · 10-26-2009, 10:59 AM

Try getsnus.com They have a few stark (strong) ones. I've heard the thunder frosted is really good, and it is strong.

RightAJ · 10-26-2009, 11:04 AM

Dip DOES NOT had fiberglass in it. That is an urban myth... the crystals seen under a microscope are salt crystals. Fiberglass would shred your mouth and you would be spitting blood.

That being said, snus is alright, but doesn't give me a buzz like Cope or Kodiak will. I put in a 8 of the camel pouches and didn't feel a thing... Flavor was nice though.

aj

Mark · 10-26-2009, 11:26 AM

Try Göteborg's Rapé, Röda Lacket (my personal favorite), Göteborg's Rapé No. 2 (lingonberry flavor). General is okay. All have 8mg of nicotine, stark (strong) snus has 14mg.

Happy Snusing!

AD720 · 07-05-2010, 07:27 PM

Holy Thread Resurrection Batman

I have been digging the Camel Frost Snus (ducks).

A local B&M has the General snus so a grabbed a can of White and a can of Wintergreen.

The white is not so bad but the wintergreen is

. I also find both of them, coming from the Camel, to be a bit "slimy".

What would you all recommend for someone who actually likes the Camel? (besides sticking with the Camel)

BigFrank · 07-05-2010, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fissure

Try getsnus.com They have a few stark (strong) ones. I've heard the thunder frosted is really good, and it is strong.

I use buysnus.com. When I'm not lazy and order. Although recently been back on the Skoal Wagon.

For snus stick to the tobacco/natural/original flavors.

wavescrashing · 07-05-2010, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

Holy Thread Resurrection Batman

I have been digging the Camel Frost Snus (ducks).

A local B&M has the General snus so a grabbed a can of White and a can of Wintergreen.

The white is not so bad but the wintergreen is

. I also find both of them, coming from the Camel, to be a bit "slimy".

What would you all recommend for someone who actually likes the Camel? (besides sticking with the Camel)

I'd recommend white portions of the Skruft flavored stuff.
It doesn't bleed as fast, so the flavor isn't overpowering, and it's not too sweet, although the camel is pretty sweet.

MedicCook · 07-05-2010, 11:20 PM

I have been using it lately when driving home from work or out at the bars. The cigar shop had a ton of free samples last month so I made sure to get plenty.

Emjaysmash · 07-05-2010, 11:44 PM

Anyone know where/how to get free samples of snus before buying, or has PACT basically killed that idea?

MedicCook · 07-05-2010, 11:47 PM

I think the free samples are now gone.

AD720 · 07-06-2010, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Anyone know where/how to get free samples of snus before buying, or has PACT basically killed that idea?

MJ I have a couple sampler pouches of the General I can send you, PM me your address.

colinb913 · 07-07-2010, 12:47 PM

Only ever tried Camel and Marlbro snus. Other then that, I stick to Grizzly, Cope, or Skoal.

357 · 10-04-2010, 12:01 PM

Just tried it for the first time last month. Steve (fissure) let me try some Swedish Snus, General White/Mini-Portion Mint.

To be honest I dont' smoke very much, maybe 10 cigars/month, and I noticed the nicotine. No buzz or anything, but it definitely was there. Since I had a hard time finding it so I tried some Camel Frost. The Camel pouches were larger, rougher, were overly sweet, and lost their flavor quickly. I also didn't notice the nic much.

I just found a local shop that carries Swedish Snus and bought some more General. I like it a lot better. They dont' have a ton, just one of those micro table-top fridges with 60-80 cans, but only 4 flavors. I grabbed of the same stuff Steve gave me, but eventually I'd like to try some of the natural tobacco flavored stuff.

I've read some good info about the differences between the American and Swedish stuff. Check out the link for more info...

User Review:
http://www.snuscentral.org/snus-revi...us-tastes.html

Nicotine Levels:
http://www.snuscentral.org/snusfaqs/...-snus-faq.html

Production Methods:
http://www.snuscentral.org/latest-sn...-snus-yet.html

The last article is most important. The Swedes have done some serious work to minimize potential negative effects of snus.

10-25-2009, 08:50 PM	#1
wavescrashing Unofficial CA Boli Ho Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Mike Location: An island? Posts: 509 Trading: (19)	Snus? Anyone here use snus? I don't like to dip, so I generally use snus at work, when driving, or when I don't have time to fit a cigar in. I usually buy Monte Cristo, General original, and Romeo y Julieta. I'm curious what other brands and blends are good. Thanks, Mike

10-25-2009, 08:54 PM	#2
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Snus? have tried general a few times, but since I do dip... I find I don't really get a buzz from it. Maybe dip built up a tolerance __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

10-25-2009, 09:22 PM	#4
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,496 Trading: (133)	Re: Snus? I've seen snus in stores, but what is it? Do you put it in your mouth or nose? I don't have any interest in trying it.

10-25-2009, 09:39 PM	#7
Stick Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: The Forest City Posts: 407 Trading: (14)	Re: Snus? Some discussion here: Camel Snus

10-26-2009, 10:59 AM	#9
fissure DHC Black Ops Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Grand Blanc, Mi Posts: 1,184 Trading: (48)	Re: Snus? Try getsnus.com They have a few stark (strong) ones. I've heard the thunder frosted is really good, and it is strong.

10-26-2009, 11:04 AM	#10
RightAJ Here Franky Franky Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: aj Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 915 Trading: (3)	Re: Snus? Dip DOES NOT had fiberglass in it. That is an urban myth... the crystals seen under a microscope are salt crystals. Fiberglass would shred your mouth and you would be spitting blood. That being said, snus is alright, but doesn't give me a buzz like Cope or Kodiak will. I put in a 8 of the camel pouches and didn't feel a thing... Flavor was nice though. aj

10-26-2009, 11:26 AM	#11
Mark Tarheel. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 407 Trading: (1)	Re: Snus? Try Göteborg's Rapé, Röda Lacket (my personal favorite), Göteborg's Rapé No. 2 (lingonberry flavor). General is okay. All have 8mg of nicotine, stark (strong) snus has 14mg. Happy Snusing!

07-05-2010, 07:27 PM	#12
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Snus? Holy Thread Resurrection Batman I have been digging the Camel Frost Snus (ducks). A local B&M has the General snus so a grabbed a can of White and a can of Wintergreen. The white is not so bad but the wintergreen is . I also find both of them, coming from the Camel, to be a bit "slimy". What would you all recommend for someone who actually likes the Camel? (besides sticking with the Camel) __________________

07-05-2010, 11:20 PM	#15
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Snus? I have been using it lately when driving home from work or out at the bars. The cigar shop had a ton of free samples last month so I made sure to get plenty. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

07-05-2010, 11:44 PM	#16
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Snus? Anyone know where/how to get free samples of snus before buying, or has PACT basically killed that idea? __________________

07-05-2010, 11:47 PM	#17
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Snus? I think the free samples are now gone. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

07-07-2010, 12:47 PM	#19
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: Snus? Only ever tried Camel and Marlbro snus. Other then that, I stick to Grizzly, Cope, or Skoal.

10-04-2010, 12:01 PM	#20
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Snus? Just tried it for the first time last month. Steve (fissure) let me try some Swedish Snus, General White/Mini-Portion Mint. To be honest I dont' smoke very much, maybe 10 cigars/month, and I noticed the nicotine. No buzz or anything, but it definitely was there. Since I had a hard time finding it so I tried some Camel Frost. The Camel pouches were larger, rougher, were overly sweet, and lost their flavor quickly. I also didn't notice the nic much. I just found a local shop that carries Swedish Snus and bought some more General. I like it a lot better. They dont' have a ton, just one of those micro table-top fridges with 60-80 cans, but only 4 flavors. I grabbed of the same stuff Steve gave me, but eventually I'd like to try some of the natural tobacco flavored stuff. I've read some good info about the differences between the American and Swedish stuff. Check out the link for more info... User Review: http://www.snuscentral.org/snus-revi...us-tastes.html Nicotine Levels: http://www.snuscentral.org/snusfaqs/...-snus-faq.html Production Methods: http://www.snuscentral.org/latest-sn...-snus-yet.html The last article is most important. The Swedes have done some serious work to minimize potential negative effects of snus. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain