Water Spout

The Water Spout is a gimmick that appears in Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice. It is a type of water leak used to form rails.

Description
Water Spouts are high-pressure water leaks that form curved arches. Above their openings are a snowflake icon. When frozen solid, they gain three spikes on their ends.

Overview
In gameplay, the Water Spouts appear in the adventure levels (first introduced in Paleo Tarpits) where their intangible columns stretch over gabs and pits. If the player touches the Water Spouts while Ice Mode is active, they are frozen solid, turning them into rails that let the player grind across the gabs they cover. Although they will thaw out on their own after a few seconds, the player can do it manually with Fire Mode. However, this will turn the Water Spouts intangible again.