Buying first discs

[jubuttib]

lighter will go farther unless you can toss 500 ft

Considering the distance record was just done with a Blizzard disc that's considerably lighter than the discs I've mostly seen listed in the distance competitions, I'd say that lighter goes farther no matter how far you throw.

[Fenrir]

That may be true but distance competitions are more about tossing it up and letting the wind help you, no one is breaking records into the wind

[jubuttib]

That may be true but distance competitions are more about tossing it up and letting the wind help you, no one is breaking records into the wind

In a headwind you're totally right, a heavier disc will usually penetrate better.

[Fenrir]

my point being something in the 165 to 170 gram range is a good starting point for all around use