Lamart BakX

By Mike aka MuddyRiverWorkshop

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First impressions

I cannot give unboxing information as this device was provided by a fellow reviewer, Ananth aka Numphy. However it’s clear that Ananth cares deeply for this device based on how he packed it for shipping. Upon opening the case it arrived in, the beautiful artwork on the Acrylic BakX was apparent. Included in the case (and not necessarily available as a bundle from the manufacturer) was the Planet Hulk 510 extension cable, an Odin mod, and various stems including a Joda, 14mm WPA and FF stem.

Materials and Durability

This is definitely a collector’s item. When i picked up the device i was impressed with how lightweight it is. It appears to be laser cut thin pieces of wood that are assembled around a glass tube wrapped in a thin conductive sheet metal connected to the 510 connection. the inner glass tube and the thin wood left me desperately aware of the risk of breakage.

Design and Aesthetics

While this is a 510 vape technically, it doesn’t FEEL like a 510 vape. It is cottagecore at its finest, you can tell that Lamart is an artist and is good at his craft. although the materials seem inexpensive, time was definitely spent to finish the device. All the joints of the wood are well thought out as well as the cap design with the magnet polarity only letting it be assembled in the proper orientation. As for the extra cap that Ananth sent with the BakX, while it doesn’t 100% match in terms of color, it is close enough and fits perfectly so it wasn’t any issue at all. Customizations for this device center around heady glass stems.

Portability

This is where my review takes a slight turn. For a 510 vape, this is the least portable portable. I was afraid to drop it due to the intricate connections and the perceived frailty of the device, along with the glass stems. My wife and I usually sesh on the couch with portables through the little glass piece that came with my Stache Rio. This was only possible with the Odin between us, one operating the button while the other inhales. Using it natively was an issue for me that I will get into in a bit. I would take this to a friends house in a case, but there is no way to just take it on the go in your bag or pocket due to the device sitting perpendicular to the mod itself and then added size of the stem. this definitely falls into the “at home portable” category.

Performance and Vapor Quality

The heating method has a learning curve here. It was already dialed in when Ananth sent it. I turned the mod on in TCR mode, double tap the fire button and waited until the screen reading for wattage got down to 20 or 18 and then slowly inhale so you don’t overcool the heater. My background started in home made Macguyver vapes I made in high school back in the late 90’s early 2000’s. followed by Dynavap, battery portables (Pax, Ttinymight, Dotleaf) and the pinky into ball vapes and hotsticks like the Dani, Tempest, Stunner etc. Aside from the Splinter, this was my first 510 experience.

The first time I loaded a stem i didn’t realize what kind of grind it required. I prefer a fine grind in most of my other vapes. The BakX likes a coarse grind or pinched off nugs. that makes performance a little tricky, I only had one cultivar on hand so couldn’t compare to denser/floofier bud as I only had smalls on hand. That turned out to be quite the trick, with such small buds, i just plucked one out of the jar and slid it into the stem. Vapor was light and whispy due to the heater design. I could not get it to combust if I tried. Generally I creep up to “the line” in steps while vaping in a session. It’s quite possible that my short tenure with the device simply wasn’t long enough to get fully acclimated to this vape, but it didn’t quite scratch that itch for me.

My favorite way to use this device was natively with the Joda stem. Since this review I’ve spent time with another Joda and am quite pleased. I will be looking forward to adding a Joda to my personal collection soon. The nature of the heater suits a single user over a sesh with friends unless you have patient friends.

User Experience

In my opinion, the BakX is a little difficult to get going, but once you get it, you’ll enjoy it. Connect the BakX to your properly tuned 510 mod, load a stem, insert into the cap about 1.5-2 inches. Place the cap on the device with the herb filled stem inserted and hit the button. Once the wattage drops to about 20, start a slow inhale, you will feel the thickness of the vapor change depending on your draw strength and can adjust to suit your goal experience. Faster for cooler whispy vapor and slower for warmer, more dense vapor.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Cleaning is similar to other 510 devices, soak the stem in ISO, rinse and dry completely.

Discretion

Not discrete at all, I would be afraid to cary this device in public in fear of someone confusing it for a remote detonator or other kind of destructive device.

Pros

Relatively easy to set up
Decent vapor
Unique “heady” paint job
Collectability
Fun to use

Cons

Price. Currently $315 USD (nearly $400 with shipping excluding customs fees)
Does not include Planet hulk extension cable
Does not include 510 Mod, or batteries
Fragile connections and glass components

Value for the Money

It should be noted that when purchasing this device from the manufacturer, it does NOT include the mod needed to operate it. Nor does it come with the extension cable. Those are sold separately.

The device itself is being sold for $315 USD and nearly $400 shipped to the US without considering the Tarrifs and import/customs fees. This is a dealbreaker for me as other devices in this price range outperform and are fully usable without having to acquire extra integral items. However, if you find one second hand, including a mod, or if you already have a 510 mod designed to work with 510 dry herb vapes, this may be right up your alley.

Comparison

I struggle with this point on this device. In the interest of transparency, the only other 510 device I tried before this one was not powered properly as I only have an unmodified “ecig” mod. Therefore i will defer to the other reviews found here

Final Opinion

Using this device, you can feel Lamart put a lot of time and effort into these devices. It is a beautiful device that definitely takes inspiration from heady glass makers and is well suited to show off heady glass stems. This is definitely a niche device in a niche hobby. Fun for sure and a collector’s item. It would not be a beginner-recommendation from me. If a collector is looking to add to his vape shelf its a definite recommend.

Reviewed By Mike / Muddy River Workshop

-Warden of the Round

With nearly 20 years of user-experience and 5 years in accessory making/design Mike has a love for simplicity and elegance

Lamart BakX

By Alyson aka KgWoodcraft

First impressions

I did not receive this item brand new, so I’m not sure how it arrives from the maker, however,
opening the package, you could see the love and care that the owner put into transporting this device between Round Table members.

It arrived in a Pelican style case with foam cutouts for each piece and part, meticulously sized to fit.
The BAKx came sparkling clean, with the wooden 510 connector extension cable in a beautiful honey colored wood (not provided by Lamart).
Setup was easy. Connect the BAKx to the 510 extension, connect the 510 extension to the included pre-programmed ecig mod, load the stem, insert it into the BAKx, and it was off to the races.

Materials and Durability

The materials of the BAKx itself appear to be high quality, though the weight and feel are very lightweight and fragile. The design feels less like something you would throw in a bag to take on the go, and more like something you would build a vape station around, at your desk or favorite indoor sesh spot. While not technically a “desktop vape,” I would consider this an at home/desktop portable.

Design and Aesthetics

The overall design of the vape is well thought out, it uses strong magnets, includes a well programmed mod, and has some beautiful acrylic decorative work on its surfaces. Again though, the overall device feels very lightweight and fragile, which wont be for everyone.

Portability

As I mentioned before, while technically this setup configuration is portable, it is not at all something you would want to take on the go with you. Based on the perceived fragility of the BAKx, the 510 extension cable, and the dual battery mod, this setup would be much more comfortable at a desk or vape station, sitting squarely at home.

Performance and Vapor Quality

As far as the heating method goes, this is a session based thermal heat soaking kind of device. It takes a few moments to really get going, like most Lamart vapes. This isn’t considered any sort of con, you just have to go into it knowing that you will be investing several minutes towards the process. The Ecig mod that came included is well programmed with custom firmware by Lamart, which puts a nice touch towards the overall experience.

Heat up time was roughly 30-45 seconds to the point of being able to get any sort of visible vapor production, and you monitor the mod itself to know when the vaporizer is ready.

The mod itself uses temp control, but rather than looking at the temp to know when it’s ready, you look at the wattage to see how low its getting. I personally was not a fan of this level of monitoring while trying to medicate, and prefer vapes that tend to be a bit more user friendly, where you can click the button, get a beep when the device hits the appropriate temperature, and you take your hits. Anything that requires a close eye to make sure the device stays safe while in use, makes me question what could go wrong if I didn’t monitor things closely. As this issue has never come up from anyone I know who has used one, this must not be an issue, but it was unnerving for me personally.

Vapor quality was very flavorful, however light and wispy. I did not feel comfortable allowing the ecig mod to continue running on cruise control for extended periods of time, so unfortunately, the hits that I got from the BAKx were not very dense or fluffy. This is definitely a peak choice for those who prioritize flavor over vapor density. And perhaps it was my own insecurities with the mod usage, which held the device back from really putting out the clouds that I hear others report getting.

User Experience

As far as ease of use goes, things are pretty simple. The device likes whole nugs. So, you simply break them off, cram them in the stem, and drop the stem down into the BAKx device, and everything holds firm with strong magnets. The stems that came included were some beautiful works of art from Joda stems, so I did not get to try out the stock stems that traditionally come with the BAKx.

Battery life was decent, though my batteries at the time were older and didn’t hold a charge for very long. That said, I got more than enough charge out of them for use with about 2-3 bowls worth of material.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Cleaning is similar to other 510 devices, soak the stem in ISO, rinse and dry completely.

Discretion

Based on the perceived fragility of the BAKx, the 510 extension cable, and the dual battery mod, this setup would be much more comfortable at a desk or vape station, sitting squarely at home.

Pros

For those who enjoy ecig 510 devices, extended vaping sessions, outstanding flavor profiles, and a setup that will look gorgeous on your desk, this is going to be the vape for you.
From my understanding, the BAKx excels with concentrates, which I was not able to confirm at the time of testing. So while I hear rave reviews from everyone in this regard, this is something I personally cannot comment on.

Cons

The BAKx is expensive for what it is, and what you get. This device is sitting squarely on the top shelf when it comes to pricing.

Value for the Money

In addition, because this is a 510 device, it has the same drawbacks from other 510 style vaporizers, which is that the unit is only as good as the ecig mod connected to it. With a standard off the shelf ecig mod, the BAKx is utterly useless and will not function at all.

This device was built around the custom programmed ecig mod that is provided by Lamart, and requires the custom programmed cruise control feature. So if you are going for the BAKx, you better go for the pre programmed mod as well. This bumps the already premium price up even higher.

Comparison

Comparing to other 510 devices, there are others out there that produce equally as flavorful vapor, with much more dense vapor clouds, that require far less work and monitoring to achieve, with a much smaller price tag attached.

Final Opinion

This vaporizer does not fit my personal preferred use case scenario, and while I can see the benefits that it has for those who prioritize flavor, artsy design aesthetic, and concentrate functionality, I would not spend the amount of money required to add this device to my collection. I am glad it exists for those who love it, it just simply wasn’t for me.

Reviewed By Alyson / KG

-Maker of Legends

For nearly a decade, Alyson has actively been a part of the dry herb vaporizer industry, leaving her mark by creating one of a kind accessories in her own unique style. She has acted as a professional consultant for many of the name brands in the industry, and participates in helping raise up the next generation of makers, by encouraging creative self expression through innovation