There are light stands strong enough to hold heavy heads, but one big problem is when stand is too light and extended, one bump or when outdoors in a breeze, stand will like to topple over crashing head... C-stands are heavier, and tend to resist this more... But are more bulky while transporting... And the articulating arm(s) can be used as short booms with head off-center if well weighted...
So a good choice if you don't mind carrying them around...
Steve K
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