I've carried lots of people in LSes I've been in, new players and returning players, simply by virtue of "I can annihilate Yorcia Alluvion for you". And now, I'm happy to say, after having not been able to play for half a year, a lot of those players, who are now better geared than me, are willing to return the favor.

But you should not require someone who is geared on Power Level X+10 to help you get power level X gear since you are unable to do so.