Well, being a newb also, having 15 jumps and 6 of wich were yesterday, I'd have to say uhhhmmm HELL YES IT'S WORTH IT!  It is for me at least! And I feel as though I am speaking for everyone else on here too :) Duh, its a skydiving forum!
  On the method of doing this, I did straight AFF, but it DEFINATELY is not for everyone. One tandem will take some of the...nevermind it won't take any pressure off! :)
  Nick 
 Nick.
  Those who dance, are cosidered insane by those who can't hear the music.