Blakes Hitch Options

A self tending blakes hitch using a short bridge and anchor hitch.
Some of these options may not be suitable for a first time or one time climber. Personalty I feel that controlling a friction hitch needs to be part of the muscle memory, learned and practiced. Just like riding a bike. In panic mode on a bicycle your muscles know that if you want to turn right you must steer to the left first.
Climbing should be the same way, in panic mode your muscles should know to release the hitch to stop the descent not pull down.