I think some people are missing the wind-up merchant here.
Kiwiguy's statements about his Cheetah experience are plain bar talk. There, at least, people might believe him if it is late enough.
I have found most 'demonstrated crosswind' figures to be fairly realistic; most definitely conservative but not far off. But I suggest landing with 4-5 times the max demonstrated crosswind value is either stupid or reckless, possibly both.
Then there is the bit about the CFI being present. So that he could show a student how it should be done. Doesn't that ring strange to any one else?
Next time, get it on video: