Get the 12m.

Camo

Hi Alex,
I got my rebel 12 about 1 month ago and since I sold my 9m and my 16m.
I flew it in 5 knots (everybody on the beach was stoked. Even got to cruise!) as well as above 30 (yes, real 30 knots solid ) and I held on it way longer than I would have on my 9m (was amazed...)...
This doesnt mean you will hold on it in 30 (I've learnt to be very careful with what I'm writting on those forums!!!!), TAKE IT YOU SHOULD BE FINE TIL 25 KNOTS AND FOR ANYTHING STRONGER, BE SAFE AND SENSIBLE...
But all together, the 12 m should cover pretty much your entire wind range. I'm something around 60 kilos or less, so you should be just fine....
So I'm completely backing up the other's advise: 12m is the go......
I hope this helps!
Do not hesitate contacting me if you have any question.
Enjoy your new toy, it's dynamite!!!! ;-)
EM

5 knots I think you are beeing a litte too optimistic here .... but if so, great

got my 12 white with blue LE today. north could be a little more generous with repair kit though (just a few patches and glue ...)
no wind in sight here but looking forward to use it in a few weeks.
i still have a 7 meter yarga which should complete it well.

marc-a.