Tripod - Mid or floor spreader?

[Mr. Hector]

I am about to buy a Cartoni Focus Package and I am undecided about the legs.

One package has 2 stage Aluminium with mid spreader and the other is a 2 stage Carbon Fibre with Floor spreader.

Apart from the additional cost of the carbon fibre, is a floor spreader always a good thing, or can it be less than ideal?

any help appreciated

 

[HorseFilms]

If you're on uneven terrain (or on a staircase) the floor spreader can be a little more difficult to work with (though, I've always been able to make it work).