New Deal Skateboards was started by Andy Howell, Steve Douglas and Paul Schmitt (PS Stix) in 1990. Becoming one of the most influential skate companies of the 90's, New Deal called it quits in the early 2000's. Returning nearly 30 years later, New Deal has started to Re-issue limited releases of their old graphics and apparel. Today all three original owners are heavily involved. New Deal is now partnered with Dwindle Distribution