Had 8 and 10" gas augers for years. The 8" never got any use so I sold it. 10" hole is far easier to get fish out of, put your camera and finders down and they stay clear much better. I am over 60 and I don't find the 10" any heavier or harder to use but these aren't battery powered.
I also think the safety thing is being way over blown here. Can it happen, yes, likely, no. Watch where you put your feet and don't take tiny kids ice fishing.
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