REI outlet online has the Shebeest board short and capris for about $40. They have removable 'liners' which are essentially the SSS short- they have the shelastic chamois, same no slip elastic at the thigh, super comfy, etc. They are attached to the outer short by little loops, but a pair of scissors and a seam ripper to get the rest of the loop off the lycra shorts fixes that real quick. Until I can afford the Ultra-Ds for my someday century rides, they are a great deal!

Good luck with the saddle hunt- never found a cutout I liked (including the entire specialized range) because the ridges they create toward the middle/back of the saddle all seem to pinch a nerve/vessel onto my bone right there- not so pleasant. Going to get the Topeak Allay Racing Sport which I think will be the right one- LBS only had the med size so my sitbones were falling off a bit, but it really was great for relieving pressure up front.