This page is designed to answer questions that
newbies might have. It also serves to give tips to new users to prolong their dipping career.
You obviously have the desire to use smokeless tobacco. Now you've probably tried it
and like the buzz it gives you. All kinds of questions are flooding your mind. What brand should I buy, what flavor should
I buy, and what's the difference between long cut and fine cut are a few of the questions flooding your mine. Here is my suggestions
for new dippers:
Brand Selection
If your just starting out you probably want to go with a premium brand. I suggest
SKOAL. SKOAL is the most popular brand of smokeless tobacco so if you don't like it chances are dipping is not for you. Once
you get a taste for smokeless tobacco you may want to expirement with other brands until you find one that you like best.
Flavor Selection
As far as flavor selection goes try a flavor that you think sounds good. If you
are confused I suggest trying a fruit flavor. SKOAL has a variety of fruit flavors including apple,peach,vanilla,berry
blend, and cherry. Be sure to try more than one flavor if you decide you do not like the first flavor you try. SKOAL
also offers wintergreen,mint,spearamint,classic(natural), and straight if fruit is not your thing.
Cut Selection
When looking at the dip rack you might be confused by the different cuts that different
brands offer. Long Cut is a cut that is easier to pack and pinch. It also stays together in your mouth better. Fine Cut or
Snuff is finely ground tobacco that is much harder to pinch but covers a bigger surface area in you mouth. If you are new
to dipping I suggest you start out with Long Cut untill you get the hang of pinching and loading a dip in your mouth.
Packing
Packing is a way to get your tobacco prepared so it is easier to pinch. Tap your
can on a hard surface a couple of times to pack your dip. There used to be a real helpful site but it has dissappeared. You
can also ask an expierenced dipper how to finger pack Finger packing is much more convinient than hitting your can on a hard
surface.
