Just joined so I could respond to your message. I have been flying 4 line power kites for years and finally made the move to a Rev 1.5. I have flown it twice so far and I'm also dealing with the differences between the two.
I work in San Clemente but I'm going to make an effort to get to Huntington at least once a week to fly the Rev. Let me know when you are going flying and I'll try to make it there.