This is a great idea, something I have pondered before.
He neglected to collect data on discs..
I've probably been given / bought about 10 discs, but I only have 1 or 2. No idea where the others have gone. Those who are more careful with their possessions have a whole bag / pile.
I've bought 11 or so discs, many have been given away to new players (I figure if they have a disc they can at least throw if they want to)or used as training discs.
I only have 5 left now, but some are getting old... my point is does anywhere recycle these discs that are really worthwhile keeping?
Anyway, more importantly... One way to deal with old discs is to donate them. Individual donations are an option, but for bulk possibilites, every now and then, someone develops a connection to Africa/Asia/Indigenous communities, and wants to get a whole bunch of frisbees so they can start doing some Ultimate.
Not sure whether any Queenslanders are planning this kind of thing any time soon, though I've just seen http://www.tasultimate.com/2011/09/calling-out-for-disc-donations/
So that's one possibility, though it only comes up occasionally, unless someone decides they'd like to organise something.
I have no idea how many discs I have had but I only have 2 left!
I never went for the 'wall of frisbees' plan, and don't see much point in keeping something if you're never going to use it.
Most of the time the disc you have in your bag is a bit scratched and so not that important to you, so the next time that random little kid asks to join in with you throwing, give him the disc at the end. He'll be really happy and may go onto become the next frisbee superstar.
If all else fails, just give a bag load of your old discs to school teachers or someone that is coaching kids - they'll find a home for them.
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This is a great idea, something I have pondered before.
He neglected to collect data on discs..
I've probably been given / bought about 10 discs, but I only have 1 or 2. No idea where the others have gone. Those who are more careful with their possessions have a whole bag / pile.
I've bought 11 or so discs, many have been given away to new players (I figure if they have a disc they can at least throw if they want to)or used as training discs.
I only have 5 left now, but some are getting old... my point is does anywhere recycle these discs that are really worthwhile keeping?
I've owned... umm... lots and lots of discs.
I still have... err... lots of discs :-)
Anyway, more importantly... One way to deal with old discs is to donate them. Individual donations are an option, but for bulk possibilites, every now and then, someone develops a connection to Africa/Asia/Indigenous communities, and wants to get a whole bunch of frisbees so they can start doing some Ultimate.
Not sure whether any Queenslanders are planning this kind of thing any time soon, though I've just seen http://www.tasultimate.com/2011/09/calling-out-for-disc-donations/
So that's one possibility, though it only comes up occasionally, unless someone decides they'd like to organise something.
I have no idea how many discs I have had but I only have 2 left!
I never went for the 'wall of frisbees' plan, and don't see much point in keeping something if you're never going to use it.
Most of the time the disc you have in your bag is a bit scratched and so not that important to you, so the next time that random little kid asks to join in with you throwing, give him the disc at the end. He'll be really happy and may go onto become the next frisbee superstar.
If all else fails, just give a bag load of your old discs to school teachers or someone that is coaching kids - they'll find a home for them.
have owned lots, given lots away, had lots stolen and played spike disc with those older ones that has already cracked!!
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