Is rope skipping a good exercise? Does it help to loose weight and to tone up? Can somebody please share their experience!

I think rope skipping is an excellent fitness routine and have used a skipping rope for years to stay in shape. It is a very good cardiovascular exercise.

Here is a chart
How many calories am I burning when I exercise? (http://k2.kirtland.cc.mi.us/~balbachl/calorie.htm)