Low rise vs. mid rise handlebar for my mtb?

Compared to 10 years ago, most riders are sitting more upright. There is no real need to be aerodynamic on a mountain bike, so you should be positioned to have maximum control on irregular surfaces you encounter riding off road. I recently switched to a riser bar on my bike, and feel as if I have better control on difficult trails. If you ride on the road only a low rise bar might make sense, but a mountain bike is not really a great choice for road riding.