It's far better to let your top surprise you, to extend your limits, to take you to places you're never been before. When you trust your top completely, let her or him know it, and let him or her guide you into new fantasies. Your dominant is human, and even the most experienced tops have moments of awkwardness and indecision. Don't call attention to what you perceive as a lapse. Know the difference between reality and the fantasy world you see in books and magazines.
Few tops are rich enough to afford a large dungeon with a lavish layout of equipment.
Your top's equipment is expensive - respect it and don't abuse it. This is the whole point. Let your dominant take you over completely. Don't coach or second guess or be critical of your top. If you insist on running a scene to your own specifications, then you should try being a top.