It's okay. Requirement for the tripod(s) for which it is intended. A tripod I have, the legs just move the way it was designed which is a plus in many cases outdoors but indoors it sucks, slips on the floor and the spikes can actually scratch the floor if you don't pay attention. Enter this spreader. Well don't come in sure my tripod came with it but I lost them and had to buy this one. I mean does it cost $91? No, but it's Manfrotto and it's my hobby: nothing cheap, but worth it.