ernokaikkonen 0 #1 October 22, 2002 And before anyone gets funny ideas were talking about regular over-the-counter tobacco here. Sometime ago I checked the "Top20 jumpers this year" list at my dropzone, and I was a bit surprised to see that 16/20 people on the list were smokers! So I decided to do some highly scientific research on the subject by posting a poll. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bluefingers 0 #2 October 22, 2002 Talking about quitting - I've just received a hamper of Nicorette stop smoking stuff from a pr company ... hee hee ... Kerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lazerq3 0 #3 October 22, 2002 smoked 1 pack a week (if ya call that smikoing for 4 yrs!!...quit when I was 23.....28 now!! that was a better decision than the decision to skydive!!jason Freedom of speech includes volume Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ernokaikkonen 0 #4 October 22, 2002 >Talking about quitting - I've just received a hamper of Nicorette >stop smoking stuff from a pr company ... hee hee ... I'm I the only one who thinks that it's somewhat useless trying to kick a nicotine habit by using nicotine products? Is there anybody out there who actually quit smoking with help from that stuff? And of course after that quit using the patches/hum/whatever as well? I just went cold turkey... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scratch 0 #5 October 22, 2002 Hey Erno Are you familliar with that type of 'chewing tobacco' that comes in a little pouch that you put in your cheek and suck. Now that is disgusting. A Swede once gave me some to try Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nacmacfeegle 0 #6 October 22, 2002 Chewing Tobacco.... Levin uses that stuff, I was going to ask him one day about that disgusting smelling, foul tasting, unhealthy weed thing, but then realised the irony as I lit up a ciggie.... -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NewGuy 0 #7 October 22, 2002 Smoke? Not a chance! I was lucky enough to grow up in a generation that knew smoking = death and I was just too stubborn to give into peer pressure by the rest who didn't quite get the message. I'll never understand the what goes on in the minds of the youth today that pick it up. It's like jumping out of planes to look cool, or have fun... Cheers, NewGuy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ernokaikkonen 0 #8 October 22, 2002 >Are you familliar with that type of 'chewing tobacco' >that comes in a little pouch that you put in your cheek and suck. Yeah I know the stuff, I've tried it too but it really wasn't my cup of tea... but I could feel the nicotine buzzing in my head. Strong stuff! It's pretty popular among young athletes here in Finland(especially hockey and football players), they prefer it to smoking since it doesn't ... damn, have a hole in my vocabulary here... you know, it doesn't make it difficult to breathe. It's not really sucked(at least not here), but rather placed under your upper lip and left there. The nicotine gets in your blood through your mucus membranes. The more popular type here isn't in pouches either, most people make a small 'cake' from it by using a modified syringe(without the needle of course), and then use that to place the 'cake' under their lip. Disgusting, yup, my words exactly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scratch 0 #9 October 22, 2002 Quote It's not really sucked(at least not here), Ah!! so that would explain why I nearly fell over. That stuff kicks like a mule. God forbid you swallow it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ernokaikkonen 0 #10 October 22, 2002 >Ah!! so that would explain why I nearly fell over. >That stuff kicks like a mule. Do you think you fell victim to a practical joke or was it just a genuine misunderstanding due to a language barrier? > God forbid you swallow it I'm sure that would... umm... make your stomach work really well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scratch 0 #11 October 22, 2002 Quote Do you think you fell victim to a practical joke or was it just a genuine misunderstanding due to a language barrier? Neither. He was very explicit.......I was just curiousNow I know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Void425 0 #12 October 22, 2002 Quote Are you familliar with that type of 'chewing tobacco' that comes in a little pouch that you put in your cheek and suck. Now that is disgusting. A Swede once gave me some to try I don't feel like I should be having to watch out for flying residue from someone who might get the idea that since they can't smoke..lets chew tobacco and spit when we fly......eeeaackkkk! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ernokaikkonen 0 #13 October 22, 2002 >I don't feel like I should be having to watch out for flying residue >from someone who might get the idea that since they can't smoke.. >lets chew tobacco and spit when we fly......eeeaackkkk! The kind discussed here isn't the american kind seen in westerns. It's not sucked, chewed or spat[spitted?], it's just left under your upper lip for a while. But often it starts to drip down the users front teeth... yuck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Void425 0 #14 October 22, 2002 Quote The kind discussed here isn't the american kind seen in westerns. It's not sucked, chewed or spat[spitted?], it's just left under your upper lip for a while. But often it starts to drip down the users front teeth... yuck. Yes, you do put it under you upper or lower lip, but it does cause your mouth to salivate. And if you swallow to much of it it makes you puke. You do have to spit once and a while, but not as much as you see in westerns. Of course..you can still buy it in sticks and plugs which you do have to chew to form it to the shape so it fits under you lip. I am experience in the matter. I smoked for 4 year...gave up smoking for chewing tobacco...I quit chewing tobacco about 8 months ago. I'm tobacco free now, and talk about the money I am able to put towards my jumping course because I stopped. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scratch 0 #15 October 22, 2002 While we are on the subject of tobacco products who amongst you have partaken of that other delightful substance...snuff. Your Grandfathers cocaine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ernokaikkonen 0 #16 October 22, 2002 Nope, never done that. Actually I don't think I've ever seen the stuff. You know, this thread is starting to feel like a gross-out contest... Bluefingers, had your lunch yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jessefs 0 #17 October 22, 2002 I think that cold turkey is the way to go for me....I believe in the power of the human mind,but if it takes an outside source (gum, patch, etc...) to direct your mind, so be it. I think all that is needed is a clear visualization of yourself not smoking in the future in order to quit....and preferably not visualizations induced by LSD! (Good visualization article on dz.com, it can be used for anything!) Jesse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SweCow 0 #18 October 22, 2002 -Scratch- It´s called SNUS in Swedish. And yes it´s awfull! I used to smoke like one pack a day for about five years. I hven´t lit one up for nearly two years now and I probably never will again Why did I quit? How can anyone afford smoking and skydiving? When it came down to that dessicion it really wasn´t so tough anymore... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Void425 0 #19 October 22, 2002 QuoteI think that cold turkey is the way to go for me Cold Turkey would be a great way, Just put in the clause if another skydiver catches you smoking....BEER!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jessefs 0 #20 October 22, 2002 Ya, maybe it should be GIN...Beer makes me want to smoke too bad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Void425 0 #21 October 22, 2002 Of course...even LIFT! would be good...anyone could always use another trip up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites luis 0 #22 October 22, 2002 ...Hmmm.. 'Snus' in swedish or 'Nuuska' in Finnish - I used it for 5 years. Really heavy stuff and takes quite an effort to quit. But now I'm 'clean' for two years already! BTW, I never smoked in my life...so technically no "regular over-the-counter tobacco" for me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bluefingers 0 #23 October 22, 2002 Quote Nope, never done that. Actually I don't think I've ever seen the stuff. You know, this thread is starting to feel like a gross-out contest... Bluefingers, had your lunch yet? Nope, learnt my lesson. All this talk of tobacco et al .... I'll be back in 2mins, need a smoke break Kerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PaulHitchman 0 #24 October 22, 2002 never really smoked but my skydive "nuusk" friends introduced me to this horse piss smelling stuff, and I'm a proud user. Advantages: - clothes don't smell like a forrest fire in the morning - fingers don't turn yellow - no bad breath (hope not) Disadvantages: - kissing is difficult and messy My appreciation goes to my skydive buddies. Liimis, Korni and Löysä may we be ever blessed with "THE NUUSK" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cop 0 #25 October 22, 2002 Erno, my man! You forgot Ettan-snus, tell me you did not ment to...Used to smoke something about 11 years. Now Ettan rules! "You can call me Mike" "You can call me Mike" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
bluefingers 0 #2 October 22, 2002 Talking about quitting - I've just received a hamper of Nicorette stop smoking stuff from a pr company ... hee hee ... Kerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #3 October 22, 2002 smoked 1 pack a week (if ya call that smikoing for 4 yrs!!...quit when I was 23.....28 now!! that was a better decision than the decision to skydive!!jason Freedom of speech includes volume Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #4 October 22, 2002 >Talking about quitting - I've just received a hamper of Nicorette >stop smoking stuff from a pr company ... hee hee ... I'm I the only one who thinks that it's somewhat useless trying to kick a nicotine habit by using nicotine products? Is there anybody out there who actually quit smoking with help from that stuff? And of course after that quit using the patches/hum/whatever as well? I just went cold turkey... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #5 October 22, 2002 Hey Erno Are you familliar with that type of 'chewing tobacco' that comes in a little pouch that you put in your cheek and suck. Now that is disgusting. A Swede once gave me some to try Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #6 October 22, 2002 Chewing Tobacco.... Levin uses that stuff, I was going to ask him one day about that disgusting smelling, foul tasting, unhealthy weed thing, but then realised the irony as I lit up a ciggie.... -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy 0 #7 October 22, 2002 Smoke? Not a chance! I was lucky enough to grow up in a generation that knew smoking = death and I was just too stubborn to give into peer pressure by the rest who didn't quite get the message. I'll never understand the what goes on in the minds of the youth today that pick it up. It's like jumping out of planes to look cool, or have fun... Cheers, NewGuy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #8 October 22, 2002 >Are you familliar with that type of 'chewing tobacco' >that comes in a little pouch that you put in your cheek and suck. Yeah I know the stuff, I've tried it too but it really wasn't my cup of tea... but I could feel the nicotine buzzing in my head. Strong stuff! It's pretty popular among young athletes here in Finland(especially hockey and football players), they prefer it to smoking since it doesn't ... damn, have a hole in my vocabulary here... you know, it doesn't make it difficult to breathe. It's not really sucked(at least not here), but rather placed under your upper lip and left there. The nicotine gets in your blood through your mucus membranes. The more popular type here isn't in pouches either, most people make a small 'cake' from it by using a modified syringe(without the needle of course), and then use that to place the 'cake' under their lip. Disgusting, yup, my words exactly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #9 October 22, 2002 Quote It's not really sucked(at least not here), Ah!! so that would explain why I nearly fell over. That stuff kicks like a mule. God forbid you swallow it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #10 October 22, 2002 >Ah!! so that would explain why I nearly fell over. >That stuff kicks like a mule. Do you think you fell victim to a practical joke or was it just a genuine misunderstanding due to a language barrier? > God forbid you swallow it I'm sure that would... umm... make your stomach work really well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #11 October 22, 2002 Quote Do you think you fell victim to a practical joke or was it just a genuine misunderstanding due to a language barrier? Neither. He was very explicit.......I was just curiousNow I know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Void425 0 #12 October 22, 2002 Quote Are you familliar with that type of 'chewing tobacco' that comes in a little pouch that you put in your cheek and suck. Now that is disgusting. A Swede once gave me some to try I don't feel like I should be having to watch out for flying residue from someone who might get the idea that since they can't smoke..lets chew tobacco and spit when we fly......eeeaackkkk! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #13 October 22, 2002 >I don't feel like I should be having to watch out for flying residue >from someone who might get the idea that since they can't smoke.. >lets chew tobacco and spit when we fly......eeeaackkkk! The kind discussed here isn't the american kind seen in westerns. It's not sucked, chewed or spat[spitted?], it's just left under your upper lip for a while. But often it starts to drip down the users front teeth... yuck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Void425 0 #14 October 22, 2002 Quote The kind discussed here isn't the american kind seen in westerns. It's not sucked, chewed or spat[spitted?], it's just left under your upper lip for a while. But often it starts to drip down the users front teeth... yuck. Yes, you do put it under you upper or lower lip, but it does cause your mouth to salivate. And if you swallow to much of it it makes you puke. You do have to spit once and a while, but not as much as you see in westerns. Of course..you can still buy it in sticks and plugs which you do have to chew to form it to the shape so it fits under you lip. I am experience in the matter. I smoked for 4 year...gave up smoking for chewing tobacco...I quit chewing tobacco about 8 months ago. I'm tobacco free now, and talk about the money I am able to put towards my jumping course because I stopped. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #15 October 22, 2002 While we are on the subject of tobacco products who amongst you have partaken of that other delightful substance...snuff. Your Grandfathers cocaine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #16 October 22, 2002 Nope, never done that. Actually I don't think I've ever seen the stuff. You know, this thread is starting to feel like a gross-out contest... Bluefingers, had your lunch yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessefs 0 #17 October 22, 2002 I think that cold turkey is the way to go for me....I believe in the power of the human mind,but if it takes an outside source (gum, patch, etc...) to direct your mind, so be it. I think all that is needed is a clear visualization of yourself not smoking in the future in order to quit....and preferably not visualizations induced by LSD! (Good visualization article on dz.com, it can be used for anything!) Jesse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweCow 0 #18 October 22, 2002 -Scratch- It´s called SNUS in Swedish. And yes it´s awfull! I used to smoke like one pack a day for about five years. I hven´t lit one up for nearly two years now and I probably never will again Why did I quit? How can anyone afford smoking and skydiving? When it came down to that dessicion it really wasn´t so tough anymore... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Void425 0 #19 October 22, 2002 QuoteI think that cold turkey is the way to go for me Cold Turkey would be a great way, Just put in the clause if another skydiver catches you smoking....BEER!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessefs 0 #20 October 22, 2002 Ya, maybe it should be GIN...Beer makes me want to smoke too bad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Void425 0 #21 October 22, 2002 Of course...even LIFT! would be good...anyone could always use another trip up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luis 0 #22 October 22, 2002 ...Hmmm.. 'Snus' in swedish or 'Nuuska' in Finnish - I used it for 5 years. Really heavy stuff and takes quite an effort to quit. But now I'm 'clean' for two years already! BTW, I never smoked in my life...so technically no "regular over-the-counter tobacco" for me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluefingers 0 #23 October 22, 2002 Quote Nope, never done that. Actually I don't think I've ever seen the stuff. You know, this thread is starting to feel like a gross-out contest... Bluefingers, had your lunch yet? Nope, learnt my lesson. All this talk of tobacco et al .... I'll be back in 2mins, need a smoke break Kerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulHitchman 0 #24 October 22, 2002 never really smoked but my skydive "nuusk" friends introduced me to this horse piss smelling stuff, and I'm a proud user. Advantages: - clothes don't smell like a forrest fire in the morning - fingers don't turn yellow - no bad breath (hope not) Disadvantages: - kissing is difficult and messy My appreciation goes to my skydive buddies. Liimis, Korni and Löysä may we be ever blessed with "THE NUUSK" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cop 0 #25 October 22, 2002 Erno, my man! You forgot Ettan-snus, tell me you did not ment to...Used to smoke something about 11 years. Now Ettan rules! "You can call me Mike" "You can call me Mike" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
