Hi
I know this has been asked before but I cannot search the posts. Does anyone have any pointers for the board volume for high wind sailing e.g 25kts+. I am 80-85kg and usually sail a 105L board (yep 20+weight=board vol). Even though my board is only 242cm long I still find it lifts in high wind and become very twitchy in gybes. I have heard that I should go to 85L for big days but just wanted to check what everyone else thinks. I can water start and I dont expect to be uphauling in 25kts+
FSW is nice and forgiving, JP, RRD, Tabou 3S
About 80L but probably use a smaller than factory fin once u get up around 30kn+, else you may need to go even smaller. 70L would be ideal but I see you are in ACT so I'm assuming gusty?
I'm ~90kegs and sail a JP 92L FSW most of the time.
Once it starts getting to the +25knt range I switch down to a JP 82L RWW
Like Mark said though, once the wind is pushing 30kn and above, the 4.5m is on and I change fin sizes
Bring on the winter fronts! 
Depends how good you are? Keep the board and run a fin 4cm shorter as that will calm the board down in high winds. From an X-ACT sailor I know you need a bit of float as it is gusty and can go from zero to 30 knots and back again. I personally would keep it at least 15L over your body weight, If you wan't a new board then a FSW or freeride board in 95-100L would be good for LBG (I'd get a JP magic ride).
I miss sailing in the ACT 
Really Jason? I'd give anything to be near Gerroa and Sanctuary Point instead of Canberra.
I'm 92kg and happily sail my 94L Kode in anything up to 35kts.
However I completely agree with Jason, LBG is a tricky place to sail and sometimes you can get stranded if you're relying on water starts....my Lake board is a 119 Carbon Art.
Smaller fins work wonders when you're trying to keep your board on the water....I'd try that first.
All the above plus try and move the mast foot a bit forward, will help you keep the board down. But over 25 knts you'll have more fun with a smaller board, I would go about 90 ltrs, there are a lot of good boards around that size, and the step will not be too hard from 105.
I reckon as soon as its over 25kts, you can use the same volume as your body weight.
I'm 72kg and I use 70-74lit in these wind strengths.
Seems the other respondents find similar.
Thanks fellas, I left this for a few hours thinking I wouldnt generate much interest.
Just so you know - I rarely sail in Canberra (2-3 times a year) as I live down the south coast and we get some howling NEs and Southerlies.
I think the body weight suggestion is a good one. Im no legend but there arent too many people passing me. I just want something that is more controllable in the big wind and chop. Im a bit of a Tabou fan so might look at an 80-85L board
Appreciate the tips!!!
Less width and more rocker can also make a good board for high winds if you want comfort, but you would tend to be planning less often and have a lower top speed.
