Reviews Merlin Akashi Pro Laminated D3O jacket review
From Irish storms to long motorway hauls, the Merlin Akashi Pro shows what laminated jackets can do - without the premium price tag
3 Nov 2025
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Merlin Jura Air D3O Gloves - Black Really impressed, finally got around to replacing my old worn summer gloves. After trying on several pairs and different brands, thanks to the help and patience of the Boston crew, decided on the Merlin Jura Air. Quality glove at a reasonable price. Good fit and nice comfortable armour. Touchscreen function a bonus. Plenty of feel through the palms. With the mesh and the finger vents these gloves have been absolutely brilliant over the last few weeks of glorious biking sunshine.
Merlin Mason 2 D3O Waterproof Jeans - Blue Fit perfectly and so comfortable. Haven't ridden them in the wet so can't say anything about them being waterproof, but delighted with my purchase none the less.
Merlin Ranton 2 D3O Mixed Gloves - Olive Bought these (olive and grey) to match the Merlin and Oxford wax jackets.
Love the look fit and feel of them.
No bad and all good for a wax/mix glove. Very cool!
Merlin D3O CE Viper Protector - Back Great quality fits nicely into Merlin jacket does not feel bulky or make jacket look different
Matches the other armour protection that came with jacket on shoulders and elbows
Merlin Revival - Vintage White I've struggled getting a hat to fit but for my 23 1/4 in oval head this one in a large size is bang on ,really comfortable if I was much larger it could be too tight
I haven't done any great speed but at 55mph it's ok for noise ,and fog free with the supplied film fitted
Merlin D3O Ghost Knee / Elbow Armour Superb upgrade of original level 1 moulded armour supplied with older Merlin jacket. Direct replacement that fits perfectly and much less cumbersome to wear.
Merlin D3O Ghost Shoulder / Hip Armour Superb upgrade of original Level 1 elbow armour supplied with older Merlin jacket. Fits perfectly and less cumbersome, Hopefully upgraded protection too.