Snus/dip users?

[vince321]

I used to dip Skoal regular. Thought it was great. Then a friend convinced me to try Cope. At first, didn't really like it. Tried it again.........and again...now Cope is the only snuff that I enjoy. If they would stop making it, I'd stop chewing.

A couple of months ago I purchased a can of Skoal regular because I had fond memories of it and thought it would be a good change of pace. One dip and into the trash can.

In any event, I'm interested in this european stuff you mention and may have to order a can and try it out. It would have to be quite impressive to replace Cope.

[pistol]

Originally Posted by vince321

I used to dip Skoal regular. Thought it was great. Then a friend convinced me to try Cope. At first, didn't really like it. Tried it again.........and again...now Cope is the only snuff that I enjoy. If they would stop making it, I'd stop chewing.

A couple of months ago I purchased a can of Skoal regular because I had fond memories of it and thought it would be a good change of pace. One dip and into the trash can.

In any event, I'm interested in this european stuff you mention and may have to order a can and try it out. It would have to be quite impressive to replace Cope.

Skoal is way too sugary for me, come to think of it, everything but cope is way too sugary for me...

[bhudson57]

I dip Kodiak regularly. Wish I could quit or at least cut down. man, it's hard. Never heard of snus though.

[Hoplophile]

Probably the most versatile tobacco products in the world are the old- style rope and pigtail tobaccos, still made in England by Gawith, Hoggarth and Samuel Gawith. I understand that at one time, this was the baccy of choice of sailors worldwide... you could smoke it in your pipe, cut a hunk off for chaw, or grind it in the ship's mill to make snuff. I've smoked a good bit of this stuff in a pipe, but a friend of mine chops it up in a coffee grinder for snuff. Much care is required no matter how how you do it, because the nicotine content of this stuff is unreal!

[kvaughan]

Originally Posted by pistol

It's all in the packing... Obviously, you have to pack the dip (three good snaps is fine), then open the can, when you grab the tobac take a big pinch with two fingers and use the side wall of the can to make a tight ball of the dip. Then, open mouth, shove said dip between teeth and gums, and finally close mouth and enjoy! As RJT said, you'll be gutting it in no time...

Oh god I could never think of gutting Cope

Anywho, I just tried the snuff. Snapped the can 10 times (for good measure) and it still didn't work. Might put in a cap full of water to over moisten it and make it stick together better...

[pistol]

Originally Posted by kvaughan

Oh god I could never think of gutting Cope

Anywho, I just tried the snuff. Snapped the can 10 times (for good measure) and it still didn't work. Might put in a cap full of water to over moisten it and make it stick together better...

instead, try a little bourbon- it'll add a little twang! The most important pack isn't the initial snapping, it's pinching really hard against the side of the can to make a tight dip, you know? Cool, check out my post count, 1111, I'm a post whore!

[kvaughan]

Bourbon?! That's what Cope Black is for

[White97Jimmy]

Got me a snus in the mouth right now. I used to use Skoal. I prefer this snus stuff a lot more. No spitting and I can do it at work and no one even knows!

[kvaughan]

More and more I use General Loose I'm thinking I may just go straight Snus. The taste is much more welcome. How does that Camel snus taste? If it's anything like the cigarettes I'll stay away lol. Got a new can of Cope before work today, made on the 5th, freshest I've ever bought a can around here.

[WyoBob]

I chewed Skoal for around 40 years. I quit just over two years ago. That was pretty hard. I don't crave it anymore but I would not dare take even one dip. That's happened several times before and you're instantly hooked.

I was married in 1969. On our honeymoon, we drove from Valentine, NE to San Antonio, over to K.C. and then home to Nebraska. I chewed the whole way. I married a ranch girl and, whenever I needed a fresh dip, I'd point to a herd of cattle and say, "now there's some nice stock". She'd look and I'd open a can on my left side and take a dip. In Kansas City, I took a fresh chew and had to spit. The new wife got all concerned and asked if I was sick. I said, "uhh, there's something I should probably tell you."

She doesn't mind my cigar habit be she never quite warmed up to the chew.

WyoBob

[sgresso]

Originally Posted by White97Jimmy

Got me a snus in the mouth right now. I used to use Skoal. I prefer this snus stuff a lot more. No spitting and I can do it at work and no one even knows!

Jimmy do they sell the snus regulally there in your area?

I got to try a test market can here and loved it but we can't get snus here in indiana and I wanted to see maybe a trade.

I love the camel snus!

[fireman43]

Started with Skoal WG in Elementary school. Once I hit HS I switched to Cope, and dipped up until about 5 years ago. Every once in awhile I get the hankering for a lip full of Copenhagen and p/u a can, but it usually dries out before I finish it these days. I use to go through a can a day when I dipped regularly.

[WyoBob]

Originally Posted by fireman43

I use to go through a can a day when I dipped regularly.

I think chew costs around $4.50/can now. That turns into a pretty expensive habit. I can buy a lot of cigars for what that costs! When I started, I think Skoal was $ .25/can. Come to think of it, gasoline was $ .25/gallon about that time.

WyoBob

[kvaughan]

I regularly dip a can a day. 2 if I get really bored. Lately it's been like if I don't have a lip in I'm always thinking about it until I put another one in. Usually put about 1/6 of the can in my lip at a time.

[vince321]

Originally Posted by kvaughan

I regularly dip a can a day. 2 if I get really bored. Lately it's been like if I don't have a lip in I'm always thinking about it until I put another one in. Usually put about 1/6 of the can in my lip at a time.

You sound like some of my friends. When they ask for a dip, I cringe because it seems like they throw in a half can.