Bob LaPoint was born in Castro Valley, California in 1955, two years after his brother Kris.

Following his parents' divorce he moved to Novato, California where he graduated from San Marin High School.

[1] In 1967, at the age of 12, he won the slalom and overall categories in the junior division at the U.S. National Water Ski Championships, beginning what would be highly successful career.

LaPoint now works for HO Sports as a water ski designer, a job he has had since 2007.

[2] He lives in Truckee, California with his wife Erika, with whom he has had two children, Kristian and Simone.