We already had a post on the left side of our steps for getting into our hot tub. However, we're both getting a little older and my ankles are giving me problems, so I felt I needed the security of this additional handrail as it can be rotated a quarter turn all the way around. I can have it positioned over the inside hot tub steps, or turn it around to be for the outside steps. The hand rail is also coated with a slip resistant finish so you don't have to worry about your wet hands losing their grip. We can even turn it parallel to the hot tub to close the cover. It is very sturdy once it's fastened, and the fact it was on sale was the clincher. This is a great product, very happy with it.