By

 Neil Cozens

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October 24, 2022

Today I’m taking a look at the new FlerBar BAYMAX 3500 disposable vapes.

I hadn’t really heard of this EU based vape manufacturer until I got the chance to review their original FlerBar disposables earlier this year. Despite the company being formed a few years ago it was the first one they released.

With a young, vibrant and enthusiastic team, FlerBar are dedicated to beating the fight against tobacco products.

..I’m all for that so they’ve already won me over to an extent.

I was very impressed with the flavours in the FlerBar disposable vape range. Will my own enthusiasm towards this fledgling brand continue with their follow up, the BAYMAX 3500?

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What Can We Expect From the FlerBar BAYMAX 3500 Disposable Vapes?

The multi coloured vacuum sealed bag is enough to lighten my load! Can’t say I was expecting that and it is a nice touch.

The BAYMAX 3500 carries something of a retro appeal. It reminds me of a late 70’s transistor radio where LED’s replace the speaker. The silicone mouthpiece and trim also puts me in mind of old school scented erasers.

..I’m definitely showing my age. lol

A few years ago I would’ve said the disposable was oversized but measuring 83 x 51 x 22mm, as of now the powerful Flerbar BAYMAX 3500 is pretty much de rigueur.

So starting with that silicone mouthpiece. It’s bendy, Wendy. For anyone that’s ever chipped a tooth on a Delrin drip tip – here’s the cure. I very much like the concept.

– That’s harm reduction, right there!

The BAYMAX 3500 uses a top “U” airflow system to cool the mesh coil. It’s said to provide an authentic vape with bigger clouds.

There’s a miniscule airflow slot on the bottom and the mouthpiece opening isn’t much larger. Mouth to lung vaping (MTL) is clearly something we must expect.

Fast type C USB charging is incorporated into the side of the disposable. To be honest, they could have placed it anywhere – the BAYMAX 3500 isn’t going to stand on any surface.

At the beating heart of the BAYMAX 3500 lies a 650mAh battery so I’m hoping it’ll last a while between charges. The clue is in the name – it can be vaped for anything up to 3,500 puffs before the 12ml of included e-liquid runs dry.

TPD Approved!

Something of importance to note. It’s totally legit for use in the UK and EU being TPD Compliant!

That’s because (and get ready) despite an e-juice capacity of 12ml they do not contain nicotine. Nope. Nothing. Nada..

FlerBar are debuting the BAYMAX 3500 with their ground breaking HRTP (Harm Reduction Technology Platform). Now I can only assume it refers to their disposables being able to deliver the same effects (or up to 80%) as their nicotine laden rivals.

Should that be the case then it’s an extremely bold statement to make. One I’ll be testing to the max.

Having scouted around a bit I notice these are the latest flavours in the range. This expands the original line up from 10 to 18.

FlerBar BAYMAX 3500 Specifications

• Dimensions: 83 x 51 x 22mm
• Material: PC / Silicone
• Battery capacity: 650mAh
• Charging: Type C USB
• Coil: Mesh
• E-liquid capacity: 12ml (0mg nicotine)
• Puffs: 3,500
• Activation: Auto draw

I’ve no flavour descriptions to go by so I’m vaping blindfold.

FlerBar BAYMAX 3500 – Cherry

I Say:

The amount of sweetness drawn up with the inhale is insane! It seeps through the nostrils, hits the back of the throat and settles on the tongue after the vape.

There’s more than enough flavour though so we can attribute some of the sweetness to the Cherry. Short, rapid MTL vapes bring out the sour properties of the red berry and a fragrant aroma is created with the resulting vapour.

The Cherry isn’t exactly authentic tasting but what we do get is clearly defined. Plenty of flavour, plenty of consistency throughout exhale.

On to the cooling effect of the vape. It’s actually quite acceptable, soothing the throat while remaining around the palate post vape. When rated on my ‘sting-O-meter’ (intensity) I’d give it a 7.

This one gets the job done as a no nonsense single fruit profile.

FlerBar BAYMAX 3500 – Mango Pineapple Orange

I Say:

There it is again! That level of sweetness. It’s already starting to become too much of a distraction. But the flavour!

It’s incredibly refreshing set against the chill of Coolada. I can actually decipher all main ingredients. Admittedly it’s more by way of a mixture of Mango, Pineapple and Orange but I am impressed.

Some vapes produce more Mango while others give way for the Pineapple. The Orange lurks and is more prominent as an after taste.

I’d say the flavour is semi authentic and I think lowering the intensity of the trio helps a lot. For a disposable it’s quite subtly produced.

This one makes an ideal Summer time vape.

FlerBar BAYMAX 3500 – Orange Kiwi

I Say:

This is another good blending of flavour. Plenty of sweetness on the inhale but this time it combines with the tanginess of Kiwi. Overall, Orange is the fruit with the edge.

It’s refreshing and lively while lacking the juicier elements commonly associated.

It may just be me but there also seems to be a touch of Strawberry thrown in.

Again Orange Kiwi tones down flavour intensity in favour of subtlety and that’s really no bad thing. Especially with profiles that lack a realistic taste.

I would be lying if I said this one’s any different – it lends more to sweetie, confectionary inspired vapes.

The mixture of fruit certainly keeps things interesting when combined with an ice cold inhale.

FlerBar BAYMAX 3500 – Pink Watermelon

I say:

I actually get a very strong whiff of Watermelon when unpacking this one. You don’t need to be very close to the mouthpiece, either.

By now I have to admit that the sugar content in this range is definitely overloaded. It tends to eclipse the fruit. I’m used to the bitter and sour like qualities of a Watermelon vape but here they’re sorely lacking.

Those qualities get drowned by an excessive sweetness.

Don’t go into Pink Watermelon expecting a natural, juicy taste either. Although the bar on flavour intensity is raised high it’s still a synthetic, artificial tasting vape. If you’re used to Watermelon disposables, just expect more of the same.

It’s a bit of a vicious vape circle. The sweetness seems to stick to the Coolada which (in my opinion) only amplifies the unnatural taste.

All things aside, you will get plenty of flavour – even if I personally found it too concentrated and just a tad sickly.

FlerBar BAYMAX – Strawberry Ice Cream

I Say:

This isn’t a Strawberry Ice Cream vape in my opinion. That doesn’t necessarily make it a bad vape. I’m more inclined to liken it to a milky beverage. If you think of a Yazoo milk drink you’ll be getting some idea of what I experience.

The creamy aspects of the vape are a little skewed, featuring a degree of sourness. It’s almost as if the milk has gone off a bit. I can’t overlook that because it’s more prominent than the Strawberry content.

Strawberry Ice Cream doesn’t feature as much sweetener. This is one occasion where it might have helped nullify some of that sourness.

Yes, the berry could’ve done with pulling out more and maybe been more natural tasting. As it stands it’s no different from multiple other versions flooding the disposable vape market.

I’ve also said it before. Coolada is no replacement for the cooling effect of Ice Cream.

FlerBar BAYMAX – Tropical Fruit

I Say:

The aroma from Tropical Fruit is very, very similar to Pink Watermelon but how does it vape?

Differently. Pineapple is quite dominant on the initial exhale and it’s not badly recreated, either. It has a fresh, juicy taste and acts as a decent introduction to the rest of the vape.

As the exhale progresses, Grapefruit appears alongside and to complete the medley there’s just the subtlest hint of Orange. The citrus from the Orange plays around with the palate, remaining noticeable as an after taste.

The carton image also suggests the inclusion of Banana. I didn’t pick that out at all.

The usual sweetness is toned down which allows Tropical Fruit to come across as slightly more complex than some in the range. I like flavour complexity so that’s always going to be a plus for me!

It’s also a prime example of how adding Coolada can actually improve the overall vaping experience.

Battery Life, Recharging and Number of Puffs

The factory charge gave me 12.5 hrs continuous use. I’m quite a heavy vaper so I found that impressive. Fast type C USB charging played its role by taking exactly one hour to recharge.

The Blue LEDs flash 10 times to indicate a spent battery. Once charging is complete the LED’s switch off. If an hour seems too long to wait it’s possible to sneak a few crafty vapes in while plugged into the wall socket.

Those Blue LEDs will also flash 3 times when removing from a wall socket.

The second charge gave me a total of 14.5 hours vaping, actually improving on the factory charge.

So far I’ve amassed 27 hours worth of vaping and that equates to around 1,950 puffs.

I’ll update very shortly with my final conclusions once I run out of the 12ml of e-juice.

Harm Reduction Technology Platform

I’m afraid I have to be blunt.

It didn’t work – at least not for me. The acid test came first thing in the morning when I needed that nic hit. It took merely an hour to start feeling withdrawal symptoms while using it.

Cue switching across to another device with 20mg salt nicotine and the instant head rush! Therein lay the indisputable facts. It could’ve even been 3mg freebase nic, my usual go to. For quite a few years 3mg has staved off the feelings of irritability caused by nicotine craving.

Feelings of irritability that would return during various stages of the day while using the Flerbar BAYMAX 3500 for extended periods.

Does it maybe get let off the hook by claiming 80% effectiveness? Is it a work in progress? Is it just a placebo? More importantly, what is the actual science behind these claims?

HRTP leaves me with more questions than answers.

Final Review Verdict

The FlerBar BAYMAX 3500 provided me with one of the best MTL vape experiences I’ve had the pleasure of enjoying for quite some time. The restriction is bang on with the majority of vapour returning through the mouth. Just as it should be.

I got plenty of flavour and although generally synthetic and artificial tasting, some of the blending was good. The level of sweetness was overboard in general. It took away some of the enjoyment to the vape.

The icy, cooling effect wasn’t too much of a distraction. It tended to remain after the vape as opposed to clutching the throat. Vapour production was suitably stealthy for a MTL disposable.

The 8 Blue LED’s under the ‘speaker’ are bit on the excessive side. They’re very bright and literally in your face. I found them an unnecessary distraction but those of a younger (less grumpy) generation will no doubt have fun with them.

The FlerBar BAYMAX 3500 is another disposable designed for the masses. The new or casual vaper is going to get very good value for money considering the life span of the product.

Despite the larger size it remains light and very pocket friendly.

Fler-ting with a new range from a relative newcomer to the disposable E-cig scene.

By

 Neil Cozens

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May 30, 2022

Today I’m taking a look at the new FlerBar range of disposable vapes.

FlerBar. That’s a new one on me. I haven’t heard of them as a manufacturer and maybe not that surprising when we learn that they’re relatively new to the vape scene.

They are a European outfit who set up shop in 2020. Comprised of a young crew, they’re committed to fighting the war against the dread ‘C’ sticks. After witnessing the popularity of the disposable e-cig, they latched onto their effectiveness as a healthier alternative to smoking.

FlerBar was born. It looks like they currently have a good association with the UK, France and Germany. For this reason, their products are currently only available in TPD form.

They’ve also been putting themselves about a bit. They had a stall at the recent Vapitaly International Vaping Exhibition in Verona, Italy. Right now at the time of writing, they’re making their presence felt in the hallowed halls of the Vape Expo, Birmingham NEC, in the UK.

Does the FlerBar disposable vape make its presence felt in this review? Let’s find out.

What Can We Expect From The FlerBar Range Of Disposable E-cigs?

They’ve gone for a slightly different look, for starters. The disposable is housed inside a crystal clear plastic that has a smooth yet grippy feel. They use the word elegant on their website and I’m inclined to agree.

I can still see the joins where the plastic sleeve meet but that’s just me – being picky as usual! lol

Anyway, as alluded to the FlerBar is only available as a juice capacity of 2ml, keeping things in line with current TPD regulations. It includes 20mg of salt nicotine and there’s a 500mAh integrated (single use) battery designed to power the e-cig for anything up to 600 puffs.

After that it needs to be disposed of. Responsibly, please.

I’ve been sent half the range of flavours available, six of which I’m reviewing today. The remaining ones will be posted via updates over the next few weeks.

From the full range of twenty, Tobacco, fruit, mint and beverages all feature – and they’re mostly the usual suspects. FlerBar are playing it safe with these, it seems.

FlerBar Disposable E-Cig Range – Specs

• E Liquid capacity: 2ml
• Battery Capacity: 500mAh
• Nicotine: 20mg salt nicotine
• Puffs: 600

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FlerBar – Ice Mint

FlerBar Says:

Enjoy an ice-cold sensation with each puff when you vape the Ice Mint FlerBar disposable vape. There are sweet and spicy notes to enjoy whilst the 20mg hybrid salt nicotine takes care of your cravings.

I Say:

This is a nice, refreshing spearmint inspired vape and the icy content has been played very well. It doesn’t line the back of the throat in the way others do.

There’s a very good partnership between the cooling and the mint content that refreshes the inside of the mouth.

In order to ‘get’ the spicier notes described it’s best to purge on the disposable. They’re not really part of the vape in general, only being traceable on shorter, snappier pulls.

Mint Ice will act as a good palate cleanser when switching between other flavours. An ideal way of resetting the taste buds, if you like.

It takes a while for those flavour notes to dissipate too which is another sign of good blending, methinks.

If you’re new to vaping and you liked Menthol cigarettes, consider giving this one a try. There are a lot of similarities.

FlerBar – Guava Ice

FlerBar Says:

The Guava Ice FlerBar offers a unique vape filled with sweet, slightly nutty guava combined with a refreshing, cool menthol flavouring.

I Say:

Guava. It’s an odd fruit to me. I’m never really sure what to make of it since it’s usually buried in with a host of others. It’s hard for me to decipher it. Is that the case here?

I pick out a pungent smell when ripping open the vacuum sealed bag. The aroma seems like a mix between mango and orange.

The sweetness hit the back of the nose and even invades it during the exhale! The Menthol content is a winner. Instead of being harsh or overpowering it complements the fruit perfectly.

It’s a very smooth and subtle balance with the flavour too. There are plenty of citrus like elements to negotiate before working out how best to describe Guava Ice.

Maybe some orange? A hint of lemon? Whatever it is, it bounces around the sweet and sour nature of the vape constantly confusing me. (Not hard to do!)

Let’s just say it’s a very tropical vape experience that I happen to enjoy and appreciate. For a fruit that seems totally devoid of flavour categorisation it still works!

FlerBar – Passion Fruit

FlerBar Says:

The Passion Fruit FlerBar offers an extremely pleasant taste of sweet, slightly tart but overall enjoyable passionfruit.

I Say:

There’s a lot of texture, tone and depth to Passion Fruit and it absolutely bursts with flavour notes. It’s a very bright and lively vape with Mango, Pineapple and Orange influences, in my opinion.

Even the shortest of tugs will produce a flavour fest and the concentrate levels are well mixed. During the inhale there’s a slow build up of Coolada and yes, it will stick to the back of the throat but in all honesty it’s not a major gripe.

It doesn’t seem to be mentioned in the flavour description I picked out either, but there ya go! No biggie.

The exhale is laced with a tart like quality but runs alongside the inherent sweetness of the vape. As a combined force, they help to create that tone I mentioned at the beginning.

Sugar lips with this one? Oh yes. Passion Fruit is lip smackingly good in that respect. I do appreciate the fusion of flavours on offer and again, as mentioned provide some added depth.

Passion Fruit is one I could happily vape all day and especially so throughout the Summer months.

FlerBar – Chewy Watermelon

FlerBar Says:

The Chewy Watermelon FlerBar offers a one-fruit vape filled with juice, sweetness and freshness.

I Say:

This is a slightly different take on Watermelon and not quite the taste I was expecting. That’s probably because FlerBar have gone for a much more sweet version. Yes, lots of disposables have addition sweetener in them but here I mean sweet as in ‘a packet of’.

FlerBar have succeeded because Watermelon comes across as a gummy style variety of sweet. Yet it still manages to include the bitterness and sourness that the authentic fruit brings with it.

The flavour has a tendency to linger around for a while and attaches itself to the rear of the nose, if that makes sense. It’s not an overpowering experience and actually quite pleasant.

Indeed there’s a bucket load of juicy flavour to be found in Watermelon and concentration levels are very high. I’m quite impressed because I haven’t really come across this rendition on my vaping journey, which places it firmly in the ‘unique’ category.

So for this, I give FlerBar high praise.

As expected Coolada plays a key role again and helps to lift the flavour. It could easily have created a much sharper and intense vape but the Watermelon remains the key focus, which is good.

A finely crafted all day vape, in my humble opinion.

FlerBar – Strawberry Ice

FlerBar Says

The Strawberry FlerBar offers a simple yet effective vape filled with one fruit – strawberries. The Strawberries alone create a fresh, sweet and juicy vape which is combined with hybrid nicotine to provide a strong yet smooth throat hit.

I Say:

Does anyone remember those old Chewit sweets? Or even Opal Fruits? Yeah – I’m sure you do. The Strawberry version is here, in Strawberry Ice.

How pleasant is this vape? Very, very. Ok, there is a lot of sweetness included but this version of the popular Summer fruit is just so tasty!

The flavour spills from the exhale and lasts for the duration of the vape. Given that this is a simple, single flavour FlerBar have pulled out all the stops to make sure you’re actually getting what you’ve paid for.

There’s even a juiciness attached to the exhale but the vape never introduces any wetness on the tongue. All good stuff!

Although Coolada is once again in partnership it’s not very obtrusive, providing more of a freshness to the overall taste experience.

I would suggest this is an all year round vape that, for me at least, won’t lose any of its appeal.

FlerBar – Lychee Ice

FlerBar Says:

The Lychee Ice FlerBar offers a distinct taste of sweet, aromatic Lychee. Just when you think it can’t get any better, the overtone of ice cold menthol comes through.

I Say:

Lychee is a bit like Guava to me. I’m never sure if I’m actually ‘getting’ it. Or the reason how, where or why it’s included with multi layered, complex vapes. Then again, I don’t confess to being a mixologist.

However, and also like Guava, Lychee gives me a fighting chance to at least describe how it tastes when isolated. Work with me..! lol

The general aroma is similar to that of a toiletry product! (Go on! Laugh it up!). Let’s just hope the vape improves upon that..

Ok, my first impression is of Turkish Delight. In fact, I’m very much reminded of that soft, powdery treat. Not the chocolate covered version but the ones found in expensive tins with paper around them.

Pauper, I hear you cry! lol

I’ve got to say it’s fantastic. Lychee is another FlerBar creation that’s simply bursting with flavour from the sweetness of the inhale to the incredibly moreish taste on the way out.

It’s also very fragrant, floral and aromatic (maybe where the toiletry remark originates), providing an additional layer not found in the other flavours tested.

I’ve left the icy cold accompaniment till last because it’s kind of irrelevant when something tastes this good.

I think you’ll know how I’m scoring Lychee..

FlerBar – Grape

FlerBar Says:

Ripe and juicy grapes with a sweet and juicy aftertaste.

I Say:

The Coolada in Grape sooths the back of the throat on the inhale. It’s not an over powering effect and plays it’s role in the refreshing exhale.

A layering of sweetness enters almost instantly and remains mixed in with the cooling agent. It also leaves it’s sugary goodness on the lips afterwards.

The sourness to the Grape is pretty much left to a few back notes while the fruit itself tastes quite fresh although also a little synthetic.

It’s similar to quite a lot of generic, single flavour vapes currently on the market.

There’s more sweetness than there is juiciness too. It’s not the taste you would expect to receive from the fruit but will no doubt still appeal to a newer, less fussy vaper than I!

FlerBar – Apple Ice

FlerBar Says:

A lovely vape filled with the flavours of orchard apples and refreshing menthol.

I Say:

This is a very juicy and mouth watering vape. The Menthol content blends seamlessly in with the fresh green Apples. The fruit is very succulent and really doesn’t have any kind of chemical or artificial after taste which is a pleasant relief.

There’s a fine balance between the sweet and tart like qualities of the fruit and neither cancel each other out. Yes, it’s a very appealing take and one that continuously delivers.

FlerBar have gone all out to ensure maximum flavour quality with Apple Ice. After a while the Menthol does leave a lining on the lips and fleetingly catches the rear of the throat during inhale but like I just wrote – balances perfectly with the elevated level of fruit concentrate applied.

It’s just like chomping down on a freshly picked garden Apple. Juicy, ripe and very tasty.

FlerBar – Strawberry Lemonade

FlerBar Says:

A well balanced vape which is fresh, sweet and fruity. The zest of the Lemons blends well with the sweetness of the Strawberries, creating a delightful vape.

I Say:

The lemonade is most prominent and it’s just like the refreshing beverage I like to drink. That’s especially the case when combined with a deft layering of Koolada. It’s not too intense, neither will it sear the back of the throat or linger for an annoyingly long period.

In this respect, the lemonade content wins hands down. It’s flavoursome, very refreshing and quite authentic tasting.

The same can’t really be said of the Strawberry element. It’s quite distant and when I can pick it out resembles one of those soft chewy bootlace sweets. I find it doesn’t complement or mix well with what else is on offer.

We have a natural tasting beverage with a sweet inspired berry. The two don’t quite work.

There’s still enough sweetness to constantly lift the vaping experience and it works well in tandem with the cooling inhale.

FlerBar – Pineapple Ice

FlerBar Says:

A sweet vape filled with flavours of exotic Pineapple mixed with frosty ice. This vape will keep you refreshed throughout the day.

I Say:

Mega sweet! It doesn’t shy away either and is presented at the very first moment of inhale. So is the tangy nature of the Pineapple which prepares you for the flavour explosion ahead.

The cooling agent isn’t particularly over done on the inhale but does leave a lingering legacy on the back of the throat post vape. So be prepared for that.

Overall it does complement the fruit which is tasty, juicy and refreshing at the same time. That’s the best way to describe Pineapple Ice because it delivers the goods with every single vape.

Think of those old school Pineapple chunk cube sweets and you’re getting the idea. That includes all the associated sugary coating.

Pineapple Ice is a flavour banger, without doubt. It’s just like eating the hard candy sweet without having to worry about the ensuing toothache!

Excellent work!

FlerBar Disposable E-cigarette – Final Review Verdict

The FlerBar range come complete with a silicone stopper attached to the mouthpiece and a sticker that needs to be removed from the base. Remove this – unless you’re trying to gain the neck muscles of Arnie! lol

The vapes are a little on the loose side for my liking. The acid test is if I can pull off a restrictive lung hit and I can with the FlerBar range. Flavour quality still remains better when vaped as a mouth to lung (MTL) vape, regardless.

I just prefer my cheeks to pucker up a bit more! Ooh err..

Oh, nearly forgot! The base of the disposable emits a funky ice blue LED during the auto draw. It looks pretty cool through that crystal clear plastic.

These are high grade flavours, folks. I think a lot of effort has been put into them to ensure a greater attention span. I’ve even had the opportunity to test a few fruits in isolated form, discovering along the way what I think of them. No doubt different from yourselves but as we all know ‘taste is subjective’.

What a get out clause! lol

Vapour production satisfies to the same degree as most disposable e-cigs. You won’t be getting any angry stares from bespectacled elderly folk in head scarfs and long coats.

So overall, FlerBar have done a damn fine job with their range. I look forwards to updating the list in the near future.

Tried the FlerBar disposables? Let us know what you though in the comments below.