its has 8.6 stiffness, its on the donek list. it figures that i got a custom board that still isn't just right . no, i used to were a size 25 boot, but as im getting older, comfort is a real key for me and the 27's Im wearing know wont let me be at the angles i wish to be at. let me know if that is stiff enoug for you, i weigh an agile 200lbs.