Manipulation

[Bufkus]

Steady hands gives 5 turns of increased success rate. You wasted a turn of steady hands on great strides. Wouldn't you rather use all 5 turns of steady hands on touch skills (or at least 4 turns anyway)???

Not at all. Steady hands turns aren't so valuable that you have to use touch each time. Especially when you only need one great strides+advanced touch/byregots to max quality. You just want Steady hands up to ensure success.