I’ve never had a good experience with a standard mask and snorkel. For anyone in the same... boat, the H20 Ninja Mask is a... breath of fresh air.
A lot of people struggle with getting used to breathing through a snorkel, which has never been my problem. I’ve just never been able to get a perfect seal or fog-free swim with the mask itself.
The H20 Ninja Mask fully covers your face and builds the snorkel and optionally a GoPro mount right in. It’s much easier to breath through for beginners, and just as importantly, keeping water out isn’t a Sisyphian task.
The X update to the Ninja Mask allows for an additional 25% of air intake while adding a second stopper to the snorkel for keeping out more water when diving, along with a more streamlined design and other small updates.
While the H20 Ninja lineup is a known quantity and offers a lifetime warranty, competition starts as low as $10 on Amazon based on a quick perusal.