Hey kris,
I demo'ed 12m about 6 months ago, I was only out for a cruise in 10knots using a skim board. It's characteristics are similar to all of todays kites in the hybrid/bow catagory's, Relaunch was easy similar to the havoc and it was stable and flew well in light wind. It turns nice but I wasn't loading up and demanding much from it obviously.
I would suggest this kite is for learners to intermediate level. If your in QLD maybe get in touch with Paddy, He deals LF.
My 2c, good luck.