DW / race / flatwater board suggestions??

[crtraveler]

Hey all - I'm thinking of getting into a non-surf SUP soon.  One that can be used for some distance paddling, maybe a little racing and possibly a downwinder or two.  I would like something w/ good glide that would really help me to get efficient w/ my paddling.  I'm about 240 lbs, 6'3" with about 3 years of SUP experience in surf and flats but only on more surf specific boards (11'6 has been my flatwater board thus far).  Where should I start?  Thanks!

[PT Woody]

If glide is key and you are mostly distance paddling and racing with just the occasional downwind run, you might consider the Starboard K15. If has awesome glide and is really comfortable for long distance work. It's quick for racing too. Downwind is not what it was built for but you can happily use it for that purpose as long as the wave faces are not too steep and you don't have a lot of side wind or chop.

[paddlejones]

I've been thinking about getting another distance board... A lot of options and all are good, hobbie 14 production looks really good and good priced, bark 14 Dom, bark 18', but I am seriously looking at the sic bullet 17'
I do not have much access to dw conditions but it still looks like it could be a great distance and flat water board for a dw board