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3 Feb 2022
Merlin Axe Kevlar® Riding Shirt - Black
Kevlar® cotton riding shirt complete with DuPont™ lining and CE Level 1 Armanox armour
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£143.99
RRP £159.99
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Verified Customer Reviews for Merlin Axe Kevlar® Riding Shirt
Great shirt
15 July 2025 by Anonymous
Lovely shirt for the warmer weather. Very comfortable, great fit and offers great protector for ridi.h in the warmer months
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Great for those with longer arms
26 May 2025 by Ian
Always struggle to find gear that suits my ape like arms but this shirt was spot on.
Great shirt at a reasonable price
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Description
The Merlin Axe riding shirt has been designed to look at home anywhere, and this new colour only makes it more versatile. The Blackout Axe has a completely black weave and black metal hardware. The premium cotton is built with Kevlar® protective lining throughout (not just impact areas), as well as Level 1 Armanox CE-approved armour to the shoulder and elbows with provision in the back for armour.
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Merlin Axe Kevlar® Riding Shirt - Black
- High quality cotton outer
- Black snap studs
- YKK® front zip
- Mesh lining for improved comfort
- Built with Kevlar®, fully lined 220gsm Dupoint™ lining
- CE level 1 Armanox shoulder and elbow protectors pre-fitted
- Back protector pocket
- Two chest pockets
- Internal storage
- Snap down collar
- Snap down cuff with zip
- Pre-curved hem
- Short Jacket-To-Jean connecting zip
- Euro hoop Jacket-To-Jean connecting strap
- CE EN17092 Level 'A'
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK SIZE | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| EURO SIZE | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 |
The Merlin Axe riding shirt has been designed to look at home anywhere, and this new colour only makes it more versatile. The Blackout Axe has a completely black weave and black metal hardware. The premium cotton is built with Kevlar® protective lining throughout (not just impact areas), as well as Level 1 Armanox CE-approved armour to the shoulder and elbows with provision in the back for armour.
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