After a year or two of sticking with ventures to work on my lack of ability, Royals are just plain fun. I don't like the IKP, I got a RAW 144 instead. I've ridden them quite loose and I can't wait to try them a little tighter. The IKP i'm almost down to the axle in less than a year's use from slappies. Basically on the only decent curb in a KC skatepark, it's not even bolted.
Perfect trucks for riding symmetrically imo. Been helping my switch a lot.