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 Chigwell Utility Textile Jacket - Black I am usually between a large and XL in most jackets. With this one the XL is spot on with the liner installed. I am 6’1, 210lbs for reference. It will be perfect for summer riding. Love the style and the quality materials.
Merlin Perton II Cotec Wax D3O Mens Jacket - Olive The quality, fit and safety features are exceptional
Merlin Mahala D3O WP Explorer Gloves - Black A very good fit, and taking just a little bit of time to get used to the thickness of the insulation. Warm in low temperatures (2C), but not yet tested in rain. The visor wiper is not very effective at all.
Merlin Platinum Laminated Waterproof Over Trousers - Black Nice quality, and look as though they will last unlike many! Not tested in the wet yet though!
Merlin Derby Brogue D3O Waterproof Boots - Black Nice quality and delivered promptly but they are very stiff so will require quite a bit of " breaking in" .
Merlin Bednell CE2 D3O Heated Gloves - Brown I really needed some heated gloves to endure the near 0deg temperatures and this set is doing the job great.
Just don’t get them for the touch control compatible tips. As others have said, the index finger does not have a touch sensitive pad at the very tip, so really, it’s only your thumb that can do anything. That feature for me was a nice to have rather than a necessity so it doesn’t bother me. If I need to use my phone I rather stop at a safe place and take my glove off for a minute
Merlin Badou Kevlar® D3O Dual Sport Trousers - Black Great everyday trouser, fit perfectly, easily fit over my new boots and tighten up nicely. Comfy, look good.
My only complaint is the knee protection, I feel like it's just a tad too low for my knees, I've turned them inside out as the protection is removable but there is not really any option to adjust it's position