You enter a race. There is a clear stipulation to carry certain equipment. In writing and verbally. You ingest the information and decide to ignore it.

What is the motivation? Bloody mindedness, ignorance or a desire to achieve an edge over a fellow competitor? Whatever it is, is that really an appropriate attitude to take to a fell race where competition, personal survival and comradely enjoyment of the wild is supposed to take place?

I agree with others. Thats not cheating. Thats being a selfish tw*t.