THE GENERAL Knee Kicker by ROBERTS is a rugged, high-performance tool for carpet installation, and ideal to apply tension to carpet when installing in smaller spaces like closets, staircases, and other hard to reach places. The aluminum die-cast construction makes this knee kicker tough, sturdy, and durable. THE GENERAL is designed with an extra wide 5 in. head, and thick 2 in. gel pad that acts as a bumper to better absorb shock and protect the knees. It features 4 strips of napping grips, 5 rows of steel pins and an adjustable dial that calibrates 7 depth settings for use with various types of carpet, as well as a telescoping handle that extends length from 17.5 in. to 21.5 in. for better reach and efficiency.