Octopus Is Real produce a range of premium grips and leashes/leg ropes made from quality materials. The Octopus tail and front deck pads are minimal in design but extremely functional. Octopus is a company made by surfers for surfers, headed up by Dion Agius, Chippa Wilson and Nate Tyler back in 2015. Since then, the brand has become largely popular amongst free surfers and characters alike.