ah, ok - Blast 2023 is identical in shape/construction, but has new optic. Cutouts generally make a board feel more lively and a bit more manoeuvrable, depending on the size. Control is depending a lot on the rocker line, in the case of the Blast which is quite flat, the control is about the same. Gybing due to the higher position created by cutouts it can feel easier yes, but this is not due to the size of the cutouts, which are fairly small. Details online mid March, available similar time I guess in Holland.