This discus has a strap attached to the side of it with two screws. I've never seen a discus with screws and a strap attached before (this makes it impossible to throw since the strap would be in the way). Yes, you could remove this strap each time you wanted to use the discus, but then you would need to carry a screwdriver with you and the screw holes would eventually fill with dirt. I'm going to return this and purchase one without a strap. I assumed the 'strap' meant that it came with a small bag. The discus itself seemed ok, but I just didn't want one with two holes in it.