I had been having trouble with that jump all day. (Grabbing the board) helps you stabilize in the air. I tried but it didn't work.
That was definitely not the best grab of choice to be strategic. If you see any of my races, you know I'm always grabbing. It helps get me on the ground as fast as possible.
Yes, because it helps stabilize you in the air. You're going so fast and it's not like a freestyle jump where you are trying to create style, you're trying to create stability.