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 Mason 2 D3O Waterproof Jeans - Blue I’m not the tallest guy (5’ 9” wearing short length trousers/jeans/chinos normally). Also got big thighs because, well, pies and no exercise.
These jeans fit, I’m wearing a 40” waist rather than my usual 38” due to my thighs not getting in to the 38”’s - they may have gone but would have been too tight for comfort.
Happy with the way they fit with a belt to cinch in the waist. The zip on the back connects to my Merlin jacket, the armour sits in the right places and isn’t intrusive at all.
Styled nicely - won’t be obviously out of place in the office.
Recommended, will buy 38”’s when I stop eating pies
My first motorbike, and thus clothing. So far impressed by the Merlin kit of got (jacket, jeans, boots)
Merlin Chester Cafe D3O Leather Jacket - Black A very stylish and elegant leather jacket, the leather quality is top-notch, I recommend it.
Merlin Alton II D3O Leather Jacket - Brown Comfortable from the off - wire it around the shop for over an hour while looking at other kit. At first the elbow armour felt a bit awkward, but this is my first motorcycle jacket. I soon got used to it but have bought more flexible level 2 armour to replace it with. The jacket felt really good out on the road. I had plenty of layering underneath and even on a 6 degree day wasn’t cold at 50 mph.
Merlin Kingsbury D3O Leather Jacket - Black Great quality product which is true to size torso wise. I have found the arm length is far too long which i find a common problem with most leather jackets. I bought this while on sale and I am having the arms professionally altered.
Merlin Chigwell Utility Textile Jacket - Olive Fantastic jacket for the price AA rated with D30 armour and waterproof.
Merlin Minworth II D3O Heated Gloves - Black Bought these to go skiing. They are perfect. Heat setting 1 keeps the hands warm enough and lasts all day, but on lifts I would go to 2 or 3 for really toasty hands.
Gloves are well made, and more than enough dexterity for skiing. I cannot recommend enough.
Merlin Jagger D3O Urban Utility Jacket - Navy Looks good on and off the bike