Better? No, the Black Diamond C4 Camalots have gone way past "better" and clear into "holy crap!" The C4's completely new design makes them easier to use and lighter. Black Diamond managed to shave about 1 ½ pounds off the set, at the same time increasing their range so much that a couple half sizes became unnecessary. The C4s include a thumb loop that makes them about a billion times easier to place one handed, and gives you a second point to clip in to. Almost forgot, the C4's cost about the same as their predecessors. *See Sizing Chart for specific range, weight, and strength by C4 size.