There are a lot of older gamers like myself (38) that don't have the skill and reflexes of a 19 year old, and I hate repeating a level 25 times. I'm not out to show how good I am or what difficulty level of the game I can play on, I'm just looking to have a good time.
I think the "quick save as an option" idea is great, that way you super-skilled guys can enjoy the challenge and we can still enjoy the game.
Just a thought.