They can, but it requires the right camber profile and edge technology. A volume-shifted board with camber underfoot and edge bumps (like Magnetraction) will grip well. However, a wide, rockered volume-shifted board will struggle on hardpack compared to a narrow, traditional camber board.
Snowboard · Volume-Shifted Snowboard
Do volume-shifted boards hold an edge on icy groomers?
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