Agree.
I have a stokes 8, 10, and 12.
10’ is definitely my favorite. I have b118, emla 106, m7, and mm111.
The 12’ is great but like you said a bit harder to maneuver and 90% of the time I can get what I need from the 10’.
Plus I heard the ER bill is cheaper when you fall from 10’ instead of 12 .