Both of these boards are really only hitting our shores now. Hopefully we will be able to try both next week. I think they are at Mambo this weekend though.
I have just bought the 14 Falcon, carbon 27 inch. I was previously on a 12'6" Falcon at 30 inch wide. My time for 5k is sitting at 36.30 which I guess is not bad for an old fat bloke.
I havent paddled the Starboard but I do know that the Falcon seems really quick is incredibly stable and easy to paddle.