I have real trouble gybing out to sea when over powered in 25+ kts and rough choppy water. I find as soon as I bear away the board picks up heaps of speed and starts bouncing around on the chop feeling unstable, and struggle to initiate the turn.

Sure I could change down sails and life is much easier, but the gust may only last for 30mins so I prefer to ride it thru.

What can I do to improve?

Just curious - how many people hold the mast on a jibe?

How many people reach under and across to the boom on a jibe?

What is comfortable and working for you?

Been watching Guy Cribbs and he is big on not holding the mast, and "reaching around" () to grab the boom over the otherside and under your other arm....