Technically, ANY terrain that can be done on a bike and more can be handled with some technique. Dirt trails with roots and rocks here and there are perfect. Grass is a little slower, and provides a great workout. The PowerCarve Steering System makes that possible please see the tech section below . When on pavement, poles are not necessary, but many people enjoy using them.
Poles also allow a full body workout, which is difficult to get outside of the gym.
When you re going down hill, you re just gliding and carving turns as if on downhill skis. We offer a 30 day satisfaction guarantee, and we will refund the purchase price if for any reason our skates do not meet your expectations. A12 Crosskate BackCountry skates have dual cable activated disc brakes one in the rear wheel of each skate. When you lean your ankles back, a cable is pulled which causes calipers inside the rear wheel to grab the brake disc. Stopping power is similar to a mountain bike when the technique is mastered.