I'm so relieved that the majority (ie 100%) seem to agree that basically there is a problem with the Super Puma's laid down legislation of only a 17 kts crosswind limit above 18410, and legally you can't ignore it.
I believe originally the Super Puma came out at 18410 lbs, but then was increased to 18960, obviously with limitations to operate at a reduced crosswind. I guess nobody put the money in to get the increased crosswind certification, or maybe it can't do it.
It's a lovely machine and I'm sure you would operate it to it's max, if not outside, in a place in the middle of Africa, but we have to be safe here in St Kilda, and I'm sure it's the same in the North Sea with all benchmarking with narrow body jet pay and safety implications that you're all tied to.