My first lös experience.

[Soliex]

Well, I finally got one of my orders that I decided to try Skruf Stark lös. I had brought some 3ml syringes from work and cut the end off so it opened the syringe up, they were luer lock so some cutting was involved. I havent had a good swedish snus since labor day. I got it crammed in the syringe nicely and it actually came out perfect and held really well, I felt good.

After about 3min I immediately felt the intense nicotine rush. I had it in for about 30min before I started to feel a little nauseous. I went to go spit it out and only a little bit was stuck in my teeth. I came back to my room and was going to lay down because I didn't feel good. Before I could lay down I had to grab my mouth because I felt that lovely feeling that something was going to come back up. I ran to the bathroom and sure enough I threw up. It was a nasty dark color which makes me assume that I had swallowed a little bit of the snus. I felt better after throwing up.

But I was a little disappointed it had pushed me to the point of throwing up. perhaps it was because I haven't had a nicotine in a while or because I swallowed to much.

I am going to stick with my portions for a little bit longer and give lös another attempted later.

Has anyone else ever threw up or felt nauseous after or during a snus?

[Grim]

Ive had panic attacks happen when i use too much nicotine.

You picked probably the strongest Los to start with.

I would recommend Gotlands Gul, Ettan, Offroad/Phantom, something thats pretty level and doesnt blow your head off with a nic rush.

[cocsp2002]

Yeah, trust me, swallowing juice (or even a whole pris...don't ask, just trust me) isn't going to make you sick. When I snus with the los, I end up swallowing a decent amount of the snus; I actually have come to kind of like it. But, you said you hadn't snused since Labor Day, and you picked probably the strongest los on the market! I snus almost constantly during the day, and Skruf Stark sometimes gives me headaches and an elevated heart rate. You described a classic case of nicotine poisoning. It's also common with young people who drink HUGE amounts of energy drinks at once. I would absolutely not hesitate to use los again if I were you, but make it something that doesn't have extra nicotine, make sure you eat and are adequately hydrated, and well rested. Remember, all those factors shape how nicotine is going to affect your system. Sorry to hear about your experience though, it sounds awful!

[lxskllr]

Too much is too much :^P Like Grim said, give some of the standard snus' a try. I think your experience might be a little better. The only stark snus I use is General Onyx, and that's just because I dig the flavor.

[Soliex]

Hopefully I can use it sometime again in the future, im a little scared actually, it did not feel good. I have a portion of the Skruf cranberry snus that I might pop in a few minutes, I love that stuff.

I guess I just wasted some $$ on a can of lös.

[Starcadia]

I use it exclusively for loose and it still makes me slightly queasy if I have too much of it. I keep my pinches to a moderate size, sometimes small if that's all I feel is necessary. Don't give up on it as an alternative.

I remember getting sick from my first real cigarette experience - Camel Filters.

[Mongrul]

Don't give up on los. I'm new to the snusing game myself, but I like the los when I don't have to go out in public. Others here will tell you I'm a pussy...and I am....but I don't know how to control it yet. For me, it's like giving your teeth a mud bath...in heaven!! I love the stuff. During the day, and at work, it's portions. But when I get back to the hotel, I whip out the prismaster, (soon to be stainless steal ice tool) and pop in a big fat juicy pris. And I love the Skruf, I've got some General los I'm playing with, but Skruf holds together a little better. If you don't need nic, I'd say avoid this altogether, but if your a Nic head like me, and want to quit smoking, snus is the way to go. I've cut smoking in half, and am getting more accustomed to snus every day. It takes a little time, but don't give up.

[PadronMaduroAddict]

Ha! My first los was skruf stark as well and the 4th time I used it I thought I was going to loose it mentally because the nic head rush kept on growing and growing. Oh yeah I was at a Barnes and Noble at the time so that could of been a book throwing good time if I really did loose it :shock:

[Mongrul]

I haven't over nic'd yet, but that may be due to my long time association with the nic demon. I took my first drag at the age of 6 back in 1970. I'm fortunate that I've found snus, and I think it will help me beat smoking before it's too late. I have to admit, I'm still liking the smokes, but my General los has been a passable substitute for the Skruf los until my new order comes in. I left my Skruf portions at the hotel this morning, that was a mistake!! Hours of boring meetings without a nicely hidden portion of Skruf really SUCKED!! :cry:

[lxskllr]

I have to admit, I'm still liking the smokes...

Cigarettes rock :^)

I don't see me ever quitting them completely. I only smoke on occasion now, and I enjoy them more because of it. If it takes some time off of my life, so be it. At least I'll die happy :^)

[aika]

Don't worry bro.. happens to us all. Either the ops: face, or full blown nicotine overdose (American 'dip' is the most infamous about causing this because not only do you get more nicotine than you are used to, but the juices are pretty vile). To echo what others have said.. start with something lighter. It's VERY easy to roll a bigger prilla than you are accustomed to compared to portions and get one heck of a rush out of it, better or worse. Stick to the non-stark varieties for a while.

Roda los is pretty mild and has a much fuller flavor than the white portions if you want to try again. In the meantime.. don't let the los go to waste. If it is going to be a while before you want to try it again by all means put it in the freezer.

[captncaveman]

My first snus order was 15 cans of skruf stark HAHAHAHA i chain snused a can a day, and yeah i have gotten sick atleast 3 times a day. I never did give up. I would recommend smaller pris. I basically lined my top gum (like when i was dipping) bad move but a guy has to learn some how.

[Mongrul]

I just got my ice tool, still trying to figure it out. I was just packing it, and was pressing on both ends when the tobacco side slide out, and shot the pris on to my keyboard, somehow managing to cut it in half long ways as it shot past my fingers. :roll: I just baked it in my palm and am now waiting for the prize we all seek! 8) I'm still working on that tin of General. I have to say, the Skruf was far superior in my humble noob opinion.

[cocsp2002]

I'm still trying to figure out exactly what happened there...I can't even picture what it was you were doing! Anyway, I've always found General pretty easy to bake, and the flavor, IMO, far surpasses Skruf. Not that Skruf is bad in any way, General is just better (for me).

[lxskllr]

It sounds to me like his finger was over the end while he was compressing the snus, and it slipped off :^D

Everybody has different preferences as far as compaction go, but I don't like making mine as tight as possible. I can compress mine into the bottom of a paperboard tin, and not get punch through if that makes any sense.