It is just what it claims to be.  A Firemans pole for a wooden swingset.  What caused me to buy it at Wayfair was the price.  Most other places on the web have it for $150.  At the higher price, I would not recommend it, but at the discount price it is a great addition.The day I put it up my 4 year old spend 3 hours climbing the swingset and sliding down the pole.  It still uses it daily.My 8 year old daughter has started climbing up the pole (something I couldn't do).Overall it is great exercise for both of them.