: It requires significant training to ride; even professional skateboarders took months to master balancing on it due to the vertical alignment of the magnetic track. Alternative "Hoverboards" for Purchase

While the magnetic levitation technology from the Lexus commercial is not for sale, there are many electric self-balancing scooters (often called "hoverboards") available at major retailers: : Products like the GoTrax Edge Go to product viewer dialog for this item. are popular entry-level choices for kids and adults.

makes it impractical for consumer use outside of controlled environments:

i100 Electric Self Balancing Scooter with 7MPH Top Speed, 10 Mile Range, 5HR Full-Charge, Built-In Bluetooth Speaker, Rider Modes: Amazon.com

: It uses superconductors that must be cooled to -197° Celsius (-322° Fahrenheit) using liquid nitrogen .

: A single "charge" of liquid nitrogen only lasts about 10 to 20 minutes before the board loses its superconductivity and stops levitating.

: Brands such as Jetson and Hover-1 offer boards with features like Bluetooth speakers, LED lighting, and off-road tires.