Risk aversion is one of the reasons I won't get into an R22 anymore!!
I've scared myself too many times in a/c, usually due to my own stupidity and I've been to too many funerals of people in aviation to take as many risks as I would have when I was 21.
So where shall I send the flowers or donation for you? You may as well get the use of them now!!!
As long as we are all aware of the potential problems and pitfalls, then we can adjust our actions to suit, thereby reducing our risk. For you in example, you know about black hole T/O problems, so are ready for it. Much better than just "having a go" and there being a big bonfire at the end of a strip somewhere.
As the CFI of a club, I have to be seen to be respectable and hopefully the other members may start to be a bit less likely to do daft things if I'm around. Not sure if it works however!! No inverted beat up at 150kts and 10' above the runway for me anymore!