Distel,
I boulder from time to time, but I don't base my weekend on it. Like Dru said a sit start is contrived.
Say what you want, but even with that pad your knees are going to be fucked up in 15-20 years. I'm sure that doesn't mean much to a 19 year old but life does go on. The question is do you want to live it as a cripple.
I'm sure you look hot in a tutu.