Tripod and Wind - help!

Just got back from another windy spring outing, and found clips ruined because of wind. Again.

I'm open to suggestions for a new tripod/head. Those of you with real wind experience, I'd love to hear from you.

I shot in tele mode a lot, but some of today's losses were not. It's windy here a lot!

I was thinking of this one for now (it's more than I can afford yet, but within reach)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/734609-REG/Vinten_VB_AP2M_VB_AP2M_Camera_Support_System.html

Thanks!

I just got the Vinten Blue so will let you know how it is next time I shoot a typhoon. Any close ups in a windy environment are going to be tricky, I always try and use my body to shelter the camera as much as possible and also if possible use my car as a windbreak too.

Sand bags! Sand bags! Sand bags!

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Sandbags-Weight-Bags/ci/1373/N/4294239859

Keep it low as possible to the ground. Maybe try hanging a gallon milk jug full of water from the middle of tripod. I many times open front and back doors of my truck and stand between the open doors. Premier Pro CS 6 now does a good job at removing movement with the warp stabilizer. Good luck.

James: How does it feel to you now? Do you have a sense based on your previous experiences? (in this case I was using my body to go scare a flock of birds off the sandbar - the camera was untended)

Christian: I thought about the irony of not wanting to carry full sandbags/shotbags as I trudged with kit across half a mile of mud and wet sand to get the shot I lost due to vibration. Heavy! But those empties sure would do, and a small shovel...

Don: I do that too, driving a VW van is like having a portable windbreak. But being away from it on open mud flats....nope. However, your jug idea would work since not heavy, and like empty sandbags, would be good if water is handy.

All - it's not just the sticks, but the head. This is a $139-$189 rig, generic, but badged Varizoom (which they deny) although it it EXACTLY the same head as the Fancier. Total crap. You get what you pay for, eh?

I've got a heavy telescope tripod that I might modify for occasional use for now...just put a plate base on it, and won't be able to pan or tilt, but "should" be rock solid....just a pain to carry another tripod....I like to keep my deployment time to a minimum.

Thanks!

I have three Manfrotto 501 HDV heads that do a good job for me.

I've used to good effect, a large umbrella to shield the camera from the wind. Bought a heavy duty folding type just for that purpose and it often ends up in my pack. It of course provides good protection from rain and snow as well. Only gets a bit awkward if you're without an assistant and want to do some camera moves.

When the wind gets really bad, I go inside, then go back after it is gone. :-)

The umbrella idea I like, I could then film it getting destroyed in the core winds of a typhoon once I'm finished with it :)

OP was just talking about wind, not typhoons ;-}
I imagine when you're out in a typhoon you've got more problems than a bit of camera shake!