Dipper's Guide to Snus

[Snusdog]

Great find rscott22 . I added an update to the original post letting folks know you posted the link here on page two.

Thanks mate

[Snusdog]

Badfish wrote

I myself miss my days of fresh Copey goodness, of course with SC's outrageous tobacco tax, my last brand was Grizzly Straight

Thanks for the love badfish. Yea I had to put down the cope too due to price and taxes. I went from Red Seal to Timber Wolf and finally found snus. I love snus and would never (and have never) gone back. But still I would like just one brand that tastes and is cut like Copenhagen. Cause sometimes bro we southerners just gotta spit.

HK11 wrote

It may just be me, but grov los tastes a lot like cope (at least the way I remember it). That might be worth mentioning to a cope convert.

HK11 I love Grov (in fact I got a pris of it in right now). However, it is a bit more subdued than cope and the cut while close is still not as conducive to dipping. By the way bro what happened to the old avatar? I always liked it (not that the new one is bad or anything).

[rscott222]

Here is a link to the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNiPqoJOCuI

[paulwall9]

whoring again!!

[HK11]

It may just be me, but grov los tastes a lot like cope (at least the way I remember it). That might be worth mentioning to a cope convert.

[paulwall9]

I agree this should be stickied!

[Badfish74]

Now that was a damn fine post Susdog! I would expect nothing less from a South Carolinian! I myself miss my days of fresh Copey goodness, of course with SC's outrageous tobacco tax, my last brand was Grizzly Straight. My lip, however, does not miss the harshness. It's been close to 6 months since i've had big hog leg, but since i dipped for nearly 20 years i do have a permanent pocket in my lower left as a constant reminder! Once again, this thread is finer than a pig pickin or heapin plate of chicken bog! And i do agree that this should be stickyed!

[Snusdog]

zmanzero,

Glad you liked the post. I give snus to anyone who will try it. I believe that much in it. A couple of thing that I have found with dippers, (1) it is best to give them a portion or bake them a pris. Lipping snus is different from lipping dip. Thus if you just give them a can and they "dip" it they may be a little put off because they will lose more when they spit. (2) snus is a lot stronger than dip. I have sent many a seasoned Kodiak and cope users to the can with the shits. Now that is not all bad and it certainly has its merits but its not the best sales technique. I would recommend starting them on something like knox (or some other full flavored but regular strength snus) Or just hit their asses up with some thunder and sit back and watch the fun.

[zmanzero]

a well written post. i went to the dip after quitting cigs first, it was muy painful. muy is a spanish word that means much. i was burning the hell out of my mouth when i was given a sample of snus. camel snus. portions. i am still the snus virgin, 2 days until my expected delivery day of real swedish snus. i have some los coming in on that order, and i am gonna share it with some of my beer drinking rednecked buddies at the watering hole. i can hardly wait until they get a taste of this.

[Jesnus]

I have never tried dip myself, and from all the stuff I've read about it, it doesn't even seem worth the time.

While I've recently come to prefer snus, dip is also a very wonderful thing. It has some historical merits as well, being that it's fire cured, as much snus was before the Swedish government mandated steam curing.

Copenhagen Long Cut was my favorite. I suppose it still is. Like I said, I prefer snus, but anything's worth a try. I would suggest that your curiosity procure you some dip, just to see. But stay away from the more sugary flavors like berry and wintergreen. If you try earthy flavors like straight, whiskey, or hickory, you just might like it.

This advice applies to all Scandinavians. We had to be open-minded to come to like your shit this well!

[InFlames]

This is a great post for dippers like myself. Although still very new to snus,i can relate to a number of things you describe. The chemical difference between dip and snus is quite noticable even after just a few weeks after switching. My gums and lips have started to heal from the damage cause by all the dip, the insides of my lower lip look normal now.My wife has commented that my episodes of dippers breathe have gone away.

I agree with you on the "skills" stuff, i yet to experience mud mouth with any snus thus far. What i struggle with is the actual hand baking part, i end up dropping little bits of snus all over the place while hand forming. Once i get it in my lip i'am fine. I have a pris master on the way with next order so see how that goes. If i like, i'll probably end up getting an icetool later when funds allow. And yes, it may not be proper form but sometimes i still just dip the snus and find it enjoyable. Guess old habits die hard.

john

[deebocools]

shameless bump

[lxskllr]

What's this doing way down here? ;^)

[victoryredchevy]

I've snused full time for 1 and 3 months now. I dipped and chewed for about 4 years before that. The enjoyment level, is absolutely not even close. There's nothing like starting the morning off early with a Lucky portion and a hot cup of black coffee. I will more than likely be snusing for the rest of my days, proudly and happily.

[Mr. Snuffleupagus]

Wow, great post Snusdog! If you have or ever write a book, I want to read it.