Question for Sachtler tripod users

[staralfur]

I've read somewhere that mid-level spreaders on Sachtler's tripods migh be PITA to detach if not needed. I wonder is it the case with ground spreaders?

I'm interested in this system:
http://www.sachtler.us/us/products/...roduct_tripod-systems-75-mm_system-fsb-8.html

So I wonder is it possible to remove ground spreader quickly?

 

[Paul Hudson]

Mid Level spreader are actually very easy to detach. In fact, they only require that you release three buttons. Ground spreader are released differently, with a tight piece of rubber. These are a little easier to detach but not much.

 

[craigbowman]

Ground spreaders can be detached in less than six seconds. Turn tripod over and balance on foot with legs pointing up and pop off the three rubber leg grippers releasing the spreader. Then you can attach tripod to something like an indie track dolly which has similiar rubber leg grippers.