I love the pad in the Desoto Forza tri shorts and the 3" type leg grippers but I don't like the narrow waistband. It's okay for a half IM but tends to dig when I ride longer. They tend to bite right into my nerve bursa sack hip area and cause discomfort. Not sure if its a height problem or waistband issue but they aren't going to make it to my next IM. I have the Riviera ones as well but my butt hangs out due to the lower cut. I've used both in a half, worked well, but not going to work for a full.

If I could find something like the Forza that rides a little higher in the waist with a more typical type waistband would be perfect. I have some Zoot tri shorts but the pad is not like the Desoto but the waistband on my Zoot works.

Maybe a trisuit and then use a swimskin would be the ticket. Never used a trisuit let alone for an IM. Desoto Forza Trisuit? They have great service and 100% guarantee.

I'm running out of time before next IM.