Q: I’ve heard different things from different people in regard to storing discs. What do you and Marshall Street recommend? Vertical, horizontal, in bags, any temperature concerns, etc?

A: Just so you know, I love these simple questions that result in way too much research. I asked some manufacturers what they would recommend.

Discraft: We suggest storing discs in a cool place and keep them flat. Heat and being stored vertically on their edges would cause them to warp over time.

Gateway: I recommend storing your discs vertically, in boxes that are the right size. The plastic will shift or distort only if pressure is applied or if they are not stacked right on top of each other. Stacking discs horizontally one on top of each other is the worst way to store discs.

Innova: Store discs on a flat surface and stacked perfectly straight. Better than that, stacked perfectly straight in a cardboard box. Better than that, they should be stacked in a temperature controlled environment as large temperature changes can cause flight plates to get sucked down. Discs stacked on end tend to sag and bend over time.

While that may not answer your question, it does explain why you have heard different opinions. I personally would recommend short stacking them. Stacks of less than 10 in a temperature controlled room should keep your discs safe over time.

Sincerely,

Torque Novitski, Marshall Street

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