My first proper summer job, aged about 12, got my first kayak for £95 punts by summer end.
A few years later, in college, I’ll never forget how awesome it was to get a shiny brand-new Pyranha Kayaks InaZone 230; thanks to a major bank loan 
Kinda stuck with Pyranha since then. This was taking advantage of some crisp frosty weather to paddle around Skellig Michael in my P&H Sea Kayaks 16 foot Leo – brilliant day!