It doesn't matter if he is consistent with his deals if he performs all of them poorly. He shouldn't be the reference point for anyone in my opinion. All of the guys that I know and that spent more than a day on the bottom deal agree with me on this point. But ofc everyone is allowed to have their own opinion.
I've used the Erdnase bottom for most of my magic career, but I picked up a copy of How to Cheat at Cards by DM, and I've had a lot of success with that bottom. I've noticed that you can still use the mechanics of his bottom without moving your hands so much. At this point I don't really move the deck more than an inch or so in any direction.
To the OP, I think it's good to experiment with different methods and find which way works best for you. Erdnase, Daniel Madison, Jason England, see what you have the most success with.