I was curious if someone knew/knows exactly why women professional triathletes tend to use the bathing-suit type of tri-suit, when that's where you'd think you'd want something with a little more padding?! I, too am looking for a tri-suit, for half-ironman and ironman competitions...I am not, however, a professional triathlete, and have issues like, well, somewhat of a belly and bigger thighs to deal with! (Am thinking, too, about that whole 'going-to-the-bathroom' issue.) Any thoughts?! Have fun out there!