Lifetime Geometric Dome Climber Play Center (Primary Colors), 60-Inch

The assembly was easier than expected. I’d definitely recommend downloading the app for the interactive manual. Two people makes it easier. Follow instructions exactly. I estimate about two hours, but if you make a mistake a redo steps it’d be significantly longer because in most cases you’d have to nearly start the whole process over, just because of the way it fits together.Wish it came with a few extra parts for when my kid spills the hardware all over the ground 😓Product itself seems very durable and built to last years and years. I love that the bars are textured and easy to grip. They aren’t slick at all. The handholds at the joints are great for protection and stability so that’s nice. My 2 yo and 4 yo both love it but it’s quite big so my nieces and nephews up to 12 have also been enjoying it just as much. Definitely the kind of toy that grows with a kid. Incredibly study, it didn’t move or lift at all even before adding the anchors so I have no worries about it toppling. I think the weight limit is 600lbs.TL:DRGreat product, sturdy and durable, good for 2yrs to adults, easy assembly. Good customer service.Update: after lots of play and a couple bad storms, this things still looks new and is still sturdy as ever. No regrets

This thing is awesome! First off, the awkward sized box weighs 110lbs. The poor delivery guy lugged it up the stairs to our front door of our raised ranch (I would have helped had we been home). It was a Christmas present to the kids. A 'here it is in the box' followed by 'and... I'll set this up later when it's warmer', kind of thing. So... When it warmed up I lugged it up out of the garage, up the steps I had taken them down for storing up in the garage, and into the back yard.I opened up the box and was surprised that each piece was individually covered in a protective plastic sleeve. There's labeled and unlabeled blue and red rods. Lots of them... The instructions were surprisingly easy to follow, but read them thoroughly and understand them before having at it. When it says DO NOT TIGHTEN BOLTS... You don't tighten them! This I found out the hard way. Your best bet is to get through the first step (those bolts are tightened) and then leave everything loose allowing give for easier fit-up. Tighten everything completely once the dome is fully assembled. Another lesson to learn from my blunders... Make sure and place washers on the bolt PRIOR to installing the rubber grips. It goes washer, grip, washer, then lock nut. That's important.The instructions follow a very specific flow, which can be confusing. Like taking three steps forward and then one back. There are a lot of places where you'll set a nut on a bolt and later remove it to add-on a cross piece or two prior adding on the washer and tightening the nut. Again, all in the flow, getting everything in the right place at the right time. Leave them loose and then snug tighten at the end.The bolts come fully assembled with the washers and nuts. So you're having to break them down as you go. This actually help inventory everything much more quickly then had they not been assembled. I built the whole assembly solo, it took up a couple hours in the afternoon and another hour or so in the afternoon. Though I never felt too overwhelmed (brought back great memories of K'Nex builds, but on a bigger scale). The project would definitely go faster with another set of hands.The materials seem to be great quality. The manufacturer did an amazing job on the powder coat finish.We've had this in our backyard for a month now. The kids love it. It'll support up to 400 lbs. Even I've had the pleasure of climbing to the top and claiming king of the Mountain...

Update 6/10/2019We've had this climber for 8 years now. It has sat out in the rain, snow and grass clippings, and looks brand new. Whatever paint they use, I want on my car. The only sign of age is very slight rusting on the bolts for the hand holds, but it isn't at all noticeable. My kids are teens now, but they won't let me give it away, they like to hang out on it and talk. Highly recommended!-------------------This is one of the best products I've ever bought. It came very well packed, seems to be made of strong, high quality steel with a smooth coat of paint in good solid colors (red and blue). It came with very clear instructions that even an IKEA-clutz like myself could follow. It is important to follow the instructions, as the parts have to be assembled in a certain order, and it is important that the bars be placed in the order shown to ensure the handholds fit well. My only quibble about the instructions is that they say a 1/2" socket wrench "may" be necessary, but it is absolutely needed to put on the handles, and is very helpful for the other fittings. On the other hand, they say you need two adults to assemble it, and I did it myself in about two hours just by leaning it against a wall when needed.With all the fittings tightened up, the unit is rock-solid. It is rated for 600 pounds, and when this big guy climbed up to test the top handle, it barely moved. I put six kids on it easily. The kids loved it instantly and spent three hours on it. I think it will get years of use.One shipping note. The relatively small package weighs 105 pounds, and your UPS driver will have to get a second UPS employee to help unload. This delayed the delivery by two days. I received apology notes from both Amazon and UPS for the inconvenience. I can't believe Amazon ships this for free with Amazon Prime. The UPS folks took it all the way to the backyard and I took good care of them!