Functionality of double shower curtain rod?

mandms08

As I was searching for a new shower curtain rod, I came across these types of rods:

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=17301373&RN=763&

I don't understand the purpose of it. Why would you want to open the shower liner separately from the shower curtain? What am I missing? lol

The description also reads, "Keeps towels easily accessible." And some of the reviews also said they use one of the rods to hang a towel. But how is that easier? First of all, imagine trying to slide a towel between the rods. Second, you still having the sliding issue as a single rod, right?

finally:)

The only reason I can think for it is...I don't like the closed in feeling with a curtain and really miss our shower doors from our old house but clear curtains are ugly and no one wants to look at a liner.   I could see using it and leaving the curtain open but keeping the liner closed. 

TheBridesMom

It might make it easier to take off the liner for laundering. We used to have curtain rings that made it kind of a pita to take the liner off. I could see it coming in handy for people who like to use the decorative panels on the sides....the ones that remind me of theater curtains.

mandms08

TheBridesMom:

I could see it coming in handy for people who like to use the decorative panels on the sides....the ones that remind me of theater curtains.

I did wonder about that but I couldn't think how to describe it. That was perfect. lol The curtain rings make sense too.

Pamela05

A bath when you don't need the liner because there is no spray but still want privacy. 

kaeti_su

We hung two separate shower rods because there's no light directly above the shower. When I shower, I move the decorative curtain to the side and the clear liner lets the light in.

KurtsWife09

I used it decoratively, with a solid on the inside and a patterned curtain outside.  Also the curved shower rod gave is lots more arm room.