Thanks a lot for the advice guys. This is strictly for recreational purposes. Im willing to spend a little money on this... What do you guys think of my list;
5mm plexi scraper
2 binding bands
Large Oval Hard Brass Brush
Large Oval Hard Nylon Brush
Provided this is for recreation:
A windshield scraper from an auto-parts store works great for taking off the heavy wax and then switch to the 5mm scraper (keeps it sharper longer).
Binding bands are good, but you can use the bands from heads of broccoli
To save a few loonies, you can use a plastic handled brass brush from Lowe's or Home Depot from the plumbing section and a plastic handled "vegetable brush" with hard nylon bristles from a kitchen supply aisle. When you do base repairs the "sure form" planes and scraping irons can also come from Lowe's, Ace or Home Depot at less than a ski tune shop will sell them.
I use Toko all temperature wax purchased in .25 kilo blocks for short money 99% of the time. Super cold days I use green Swix and in the spring yellow Swix.