Merlin Shenstone Air D3O Jacket Review

Merlin Shenstone Air D3O Jacket Review
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Look classic, ride modern. The Merlin Shenstone Air D3O jacket boasts an authentic Halley Stevensons 8oz Cotec main construction, with substantial ventilation panels and a Reissa Active® waterproof / breathable removable liner. Additional features include quilted shoulders, multiple adjustment points, included D3O armor (elbows/shoulders/back), and a YKK jacket-to-pants connection zipper.

[@RevZilla]

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[@dcjr1053]

Nice jacket. Since it is supposed to be a summer jacket, It would be nice to see it offered in a cooler color option like a tan or light grey.

[@Gilgamesh347]

Good review. Balanced and thorough. I don’t need the rain protection but this still helped me understand the Merlin options. Thx

[@olivereyre5379]

The bottoms pockets are made from heavy plastic material and blocking the airflow. Also I found the sleeves way too long for me. I might get those two things fixed if I decide to keep the jacket otherwise I’ll go with the Eclipse. There was a brown available as well but not the best choice for summer colours as someone already mentioned. Tan, sand or khaki green would have been great.

[@antoniorios3856]

wHY cant manufacturers just agree on a szing chart this guessing game is quite irritating.

[@cloud9847]

about to buy my first bike, Triumph Street Twin 900, and I'm currently purchasing gear. My K6s helmet should be in this Wednesday. I'm a big fan of Merlin style and this jacket is on my radar. My question is this - I'm 5' 7" and have roughly a 41inch chest with a 32inch waist. I think a Large is what I register on the sizing chart...should I go for a Medium in this? I would like a bit of room to wear a sweatshirt or something underneath for cooler days but don't want a huge jacket. Thank you for any replies.

[@RevZilla]

Welcome to riding! If you are measuring at 41" for the chest, a size MD would be the safer route to go with from the crash-perspective. If you are wearing a hoodie for more than 50% of your riding, that's when you'd want to consider sizing up. It'll all come down to personal choice but we always recommend sizing for the majority of your riding so you are best protected in a crash - not for the occasional cooler day but that's just us.

[@cloud9847]

@@RevZilla thank you for the reply! I'm definitely protection oriented right now lol.

[@fishingwiththomas]

How is this jacket for really warm riding? It can get to 45 Celsius during summer. I have a Yoxall jacket currently but it's too hot when it's over 25.

[@Forteeb0]

How strong is the Cotec in the event of a crash? Really like the jacket but hear waxed cotton shreds.

[@drewnader1726]

It's AA rated so pretty good I think 🤔. Just got mine today. I love it. If you do get one definitely order a size smaller than usual.

[@Forteeb0]

@@drewnader1726 thanks for heads up! Was the same size pretty big for you or did a smaller size fit perfectly?

[@drewnader1726]

@@Forteeb0 I usually wear a medium for everything, but I listened to alot of peoples advice, and went for a small. Perfect fit

[@GerardoLopez-ki4cu]

@@drewnader1726 what are your measurements? Height? Weight? Chest? Etc... Looking at getting this jacket but I don't if I should go small or medium. Typically I'm a medium but it's seems this jacket runs a bit large. I'm 5'8, 170, 39.5-40 inch chest. Any info will help. Thanks!

[@drewnader1726]

@@GerardoLopez-ki4cu Not sure of my measurements, but I'm 5'8 and 160 and it fits perfectly, but I can't really fit anything other than a t-shirt underneath. I'd say if you like a snug jacket go small, or go large for a looser one that you can fit a sweatshirt or something underneath in case it gets cold.

[@Foxtrot_Woof]

When are you going to get the Merlin Chigwell back in stock?

[@sedohrj87]

Just bought a black large. Still out of brown

[@loxchopper]

Merlin says late September

[@michaelmaxwell568]

Merlin tends towards an American (beer belly) cut? Wrong. Slimmer, euro shape

[@RevZilla]

American fit for Merlin is referring to the chest / shoulders / sleeves. Some American-fit brands do add extra space at the waist, but merlin has an Athletic-American or Tapered-American cut. More so than almost all other Euro brands we offer. Ride safe!

[@aesonvirus]

Are you guys going out of business or something? I’ve tried giving you my money several times this year and nothing I’m wanting is in stock. Four different jackets… every size is sold out. You guys gotta sort this out… other sites have stuff in stock so I’m starting to shop elsewhere.

[@samcs06]

Lol a year later and they are still out of stock on most jackets